Light Pollution Map
Lightpollutionmap.info is an interactive tool that visualizes artificial night sky brightness and real-time conditions to help amateur astronomers easily locate optimal dark-sky sites.
Lightpollutionmap.info is an invaluable interactive mapping tool designed to help amateur astronomers and stargazers locate optimal dark-sky sites by visualizing artificial night sky brightness. By leveraging advanced satellite data (such as VIIRS/DMSP), real-world Sky Quality Meter (SQM) measurements, and comprehensive overlays—including real-time cloud cover and aurora forecasts—the platform allows users to effectively evaluate observation and astrophotography conditions anywhere in the world. Whether you are hunting for nearby Bortle-class dark zones or planning a remote celestial expedition, it serves as an essential companion for bridging light pollution awareness with practical field planning.
You can watch a tutorial on using the updated LightPollutionMap features on Youtube.
This video provides a helpful walkthrough of the updated map tools and features designed to help you find dark skies and evaluate conditions for your next observing session.