Best ClearNight alternatives: apps like ClearNight

Whether you want more options like ClearNight or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to ClearNight

ClearNights by ADEQUATE SYSTEMS LLC

Editor's Choice

4.2(9 ratings)

Free

This app predicts when the sky will be clear, dark, and steady for optimal stargazing. It alerts you to celestial events like meteor showers and planetary alignments visible from your location, helping you plan when to look up.

BortleCast: Stargazing Weather by Zcode

Clouds, Moon & Sky Clarity

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Vesper Sky by iSimplifyMe LLC

The instrument for the sky

Worth Considering

Solar Storms and Magnetosphere

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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(0)

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Skyfield: Sky Tonight

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SOL.SWx: Aurora & Sun Tracker

Flares, CMEs, & Aurora

Real-time aurora forecasts and alertsLive solar imagery from multiple observatoriesSolar flare and CME tracking

Monitor space weather with real-time data on solar flares, CMEs, and aurora forecasts. Get alerts for geomagnetic storms and radio blackouts. View live solar imagery and track conditions affecting communications and GPS.

(6)

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Aurora forecast,alerts

Northern Lights forecast

(0)

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Sky Planner: DarkScout

Sky quality trackingObserving spot comparisonBest observing window identification

Plan your astrophotography sessions with real-time sky quality forecasts and astronomy signals. Compare observing spots and find the best windows for capturing the night sky.

(4)

freemium

Scope Nights Astronomy Weather

Custom Stargazing Forecasts

$6.99

This app provides custom forecasts for stargazing, helping astronomers and astrophotographers find the clearest, darkest skies. It analyzes weather data to show optimal observing times and locations, including light pollution maps and dark sky site information.

Custom stargazing forecastsSmart observing ratingsLight pollution map

(770)

paid