SkyQI - Light Pollution

SkyQI turns your smartphone into a sky quality meter. Upload a photo of the night sky and our algorithm instantly analyzes it — detecting stars, measuring artificial light contamination, and calculating your sky's Bortle class and SQM value. FEATURES • Instant Analysis — Upload a night sky photo and get your Bortle scale (1-9) and SQM reading in seconds • Light Pollution Map — Explore an interactive map with NASA VIIRS satellite data overlay showing light pollution across India • Sky Conditions Forecast — Check cloud cover, seeing, and transparency before heading out to stargaze • Photo Gallery — Browse night sky photos from citizen scientists across the country • Learn — Read articles about light pollution, dark sky destinations, astrophotography tips, and more • Track Progress — View your measurement history and personal statistics WHO IS IT FOR? • Amateur astronomers planning observation sessions • Students and teachers doing citizen science projects • Anyone curious about the quality of their night sky • Environmental advocates tracking light pollution trends SkyQI is a citizen science project started by Suhani Gupta in Gurgaon. Every measurement you upload contributes to building India's most detailed light pollution database. Free to use. No account required to upload.