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Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

Astronomy tools & more

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 17, 2017
  • September 11, 2026

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Developer

Dunbar Technology, LLC
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Discover optimal locations for stargazing and astrophotography with a detailed light pollution map. Get real-time alerts for celestial events like meteor showers and auroras, track the ISS, and access daily astronomy photos. Enhance your night sky observations with comprehensive tools and information.

✓Interactive light pollution map
✓Aurora borealis live map and alerts
✓Meteor shower and super moon alerts
✓ISS tracker with live updates
✓Moon phases and information
✓Astronomy photo of the day
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Light Pollution Map. Based on 232 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Weather app.

Positive things

  • 👍Clear detailed satellite views
  • 🚀Works with barely any signal
  • 📊Useful map with latest data
  • 🌌Helps with astrophotography

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes on opening the map
  • 🐛Crashes after locating user's position
  • 🔍No legend for map colors
  • 💰Tries to get users to upgrade to premium
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What's New in Light Pollution Map

5.6.0

September 11, 2026

Fixed an issue with GPS location not updating Moon Direction screen now shows moon times in the selected location's timezone Simplified adding a new location UI improvements for iPad and iPhone Added the Bortle image back Tapping the Bortle image now opens the Bortle screen Fixed Local Aurora Alerts Improved Meteor, Super Moon, and Eclipse Alerts Improved the Night Event Calendar Improved widget performance and reliability Improved notification reliability Various bug fixes and performance improvements

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Subscription plans

Pro Version

Unlock to access all features.

$9.991 Year
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The pro version of Light Pollution Map

User reviews

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Looks good

Seeing a failure to parse Aurora API response error message on load.
CautiouslyColdCowCautiouslyColdCow

Response from developer

Hi There, Thank you for the feedback. We use 3rd party api to get the details, some times it would send data in wrong format. After some time this would be resolved. If the issue is persistent for more than half a day kindly let us know we will look into this further. We have tested many times after you raised the issue and this seems to work fine.

Can’t update position

The App sticks on whatever the first location you are at when you install. So if you travel 200 miles away, it’s still stuck on that first location and will not update. All permissions were granted as well..
Big-F00TBig-F00T

Response from developer

Hi, Edit - We have released an update. We believe the gps location not updating issue is addressed. Thank you for the feedback. We will look into this. In the premium version, using location manager ( in the left menu)new location could be added. Kindly try this option.

Amazing

I love this app.
Doctor OsDoctor Os

Used to work

This used to be a great app. But now the map shows colors but says everything is B6
HA610HA610

Response from developer

Hi There, Thank you for the feedback. In the left menu use Location Manager to add location. Then select that location, actual B value would be shown.

Warning, do not buy

Well, I wish I could have gotten some support or a refund but for some reason this app is not eligible for a refund through Apple so you can’t even tell them what scammy or problematic stuff is happening. I paid $10 for Pro and nothing changed. I’m using an iPhone 16 pro. I tried going to the support website directly but it comes up with an invalid security certificate warning and says it’s insecure and may be compromised by people wanting to steal my passwords and info. Great. In the app when you tap the Support tab.. literally NOTHING happens. Also in the app when you tap FAQ/Help literally NOTHING happens. This actually happens with several of the other “options” as well. Unfortunately in the few minutes I tried using the app after paying for Pro.. nothing changed. I literally got nothing at all for paying for Pro. The only thing the app shows clearly is a map with differing light pollution.. but, shocker, the areas that have dark skies are not cities and the map doesn’t show info for those areas so you can’t even look them up elsewhere. I was totally locked into the city I am currently in. I could only get info about the city I am currently in. I could see no info for any other place on the map. You can drop a radius circle around anywhere you tap on the map but again.. no info on that place appears.. so what’s the point? If you use the search feature, the 1 time it didn’t just automatically close on me, it showed NO INFO about the city I was looking up. This is the most pointless app I’ve ever installed or I’m for the first time in 47 years learning I’m a complete idiot incapable of even tapping buttons correctly to reveal the info behind them. So annoying when you try to support a small app and get No Service, No Support, No Refund. Thanks for stealing my money!
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Response from developer

Hi There, Sorry for the inconvenience. Lets try fixing this first and then work on what features are unlocked. Launch the app, top left there would be an icon with 3 horizontal lines, tap on that, a drawer kind of thing would slide, on top left you could see a orange box with a long text about the premium features, tap on this long text, that will show tue upgrade screen. On top right there is a restore text, tap on that. I think that should restore your purchase. If the orange box doesn’t contain the long text then the app is already in pro mode.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes when opening light pollution map

Bug

App crashes after locating user's position

Bug

Cloud coverage feature not working as expected

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add Bortle rating information

Feature

Improve cloud coverage feature

Feature

Fix crashing issues

Feature

FAQ

What does the Light Pollution Map app do?

The app helps you find dark sky locations ideal for stargazing, astrophotography, and general night sky observation. It provides a detailed, interactive light pollution map and offers real-time information and alerts for various celestial events.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a customizable light pollution map, live aurora borealis information and visibility maps, alerts for meteor showers, super moons, and lunar eclipses, an ISS tracker, moon phase information, and daily astronomy photos from NASA.

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but some advanced features require an optional in-app purchase to upgrade to the pro version. These purchases help support the continued development of the app.

What are the system requirements for this app?

The app requires an internet connection or Wi-Fi to load data. Specific operating system version requirements are not detailed, but it is designed for mobile devices.

How can I use this app for stargazing?

You can use the app to identify areas with minimal light pollution for clearer views of stars and celestial objects. The app also provides event calendars and alerts for phenomena like meteor showers and auroras, helping you plan your stargazing sessions.