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Interactive world light pollution map. The map uses NASA VIIRS, World Atlas 2015, Aurora prediction, observatories, clouds and SQM/SQC overlay contributed by users.
Light Pollution Map. The main feature of this website is the light pollution map, which has recently been updated with data from 2022. Use it to escape the artificial skyglow and find dark skies near you.
U.S. light pollution map. 2015 map showing US light pollution based on Bortle scale/SQM data. See full interactive map at LightPollutionMap.info. U.S. dark sky site list. Comprehensive list of dark-sky sites (including DarkSky-sanctioned locations) in the U.S. by state, with Bortle numbers where known:
Apr 10, 2019 · Find a Dark Sky Place — Search by name, type, or location — Parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and more, in 22 countries on 6 continents.
3 days ago · A color-coded map of the world showing sources and levels of light pollution (man-made light that lights up the night sky and reduces what astronomers can see). It is a mirror of David Lorenz's Light Pollution Atlas 2020, but superimposed on Open Street Maps. Used by many to find good observing sites. Used with permission.
Conserving Dark Sky Places around the world. Our International Dark Sky Places program works with communities, parks, municipalities, and the public to certify and protect dark places for humans and wildlife alike. Visit a Dark Sky Place.
A map showing the domain of the 6 continent-scale maps is below. There are two versions of each map: one with borders and coastlines and the other with nothing except light pollution. The resolution of most maps is 1/120 degrees. The medium resolution world maps are 1/40 degrees. I've used an "expanded color scale" for all maps.
