Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

Astronomy tools & more

188 ratings
417 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 17, 2017
  • July 13, 2026

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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's New in Light Pollution Map

5.5.1

July 13, 2026

Fixed the Main Screen Info. Improved widgets and widget reliability. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy links updated

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User reviews

API Error

The app used to work, but now no map shows up, and it says there is an API error “Aurora Info Server Error” even after I updated the app.

Best

I have had this for a long time now and this is soo useful I always use this for stargazing they became a lil more pay to win but it’s still useful

Good app, old data

Data is from 2016/2017, it would be huge if they updated that like some other apps/sites. Otherwise it’s a nice map that’s clear and easy to use.

Great app

Just what I needed

3.5 stars; lacks a scale

Nice and responsive from a map perspective, but there’s no legend for the colors to link them even notionally to Bortle class. So, it works fine for seeing where you need to drive for dark skies (vs towns and cities) but gives no guidance for differentiating between two locations of similar darkness.
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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

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Add Bortle rating information

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Improve cloud coverage feature

Feature

Fix crashing issues

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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.