Noctis vs ClearNights

NOCTIS tells you exactly when and where to shoot the night sky. Stop guessing whether tonight is worth the drive. NOCTIS combines real light-pollution data, live weather, moon phases, and the position of the Milky Way into one simple score — so you always know if the sky is ready before you pack your gear. Built for astrophotographers, stargazers, and anyone who loves a truly dark sky. WHAT YOU GET • Milky Way Score (0–100) See tonight's shooting conditions at a glance, scored from real darkness, cloud cover, moonlight, and Galactic Center altitude. • Light-Pollution Map Tap anywhere to read its exact Bortle class and sky brightness, and find the darkest spot near you — straight from satellite data. • Dark Window, Live A real-time countdown to your window of true darkness, from astronomical twilight to dawn. • Moon Phase & Rise/Set Know how much moonlight will wash out the sky, every night. • 7-Night Planning Compare the Milky Way Score for every night this week and pick the perfect one to shoot. • Best Shooting Hours The exact moon-free, low-cloud, high-Galactic-Center window for tonight. REAL DATA ONLY Every number comes from a real source — NASA light-pollution data, live weather, and precise astronomy. No guesses. No filler. NOCTIS+ Unlock all countries, high-resolution maps, full 7-night planning, the complete Galactic Center timeline, and unlimited saved dark-sky locations. Plan smarter. Drive less. Shoot more. — Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNmBEtoR9yyo2DtrzmasKH9MGZ3R10ZwGGitklWXlQk/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16IRbNhS8XbfncUq6VmWxg0QuUvU5Wb3aE_2J9ZTriGA/edit?usp=sharing

ClearNights tells you exactly when the sky above your location will be clear, dark, and steady - and taps you on the shoulder when something worth seeing is about to appear over your own backyard. Most weather apps only tell you whether it will rain. ClearNights answers the question every stargazer actually asks: is tonight worth heading out - right here, where I am? Everything is tuned to exactly where you are: when to look up, and what you'll see. NEVER MISS A CELESTIAL EVENT Turn on alerts and ClearNights tells you - for your location - about: • Meteor showers at their peak, and when they'll ride highest in your sky • Planetary alignments and conjunctions visible from where you are • Eclipses, comets, and other sky events • The best clear, dark nights headed your way - so the sky's biggest moments never slip by while you're stuck indoors WHAT YOU GET • An hour-by-hour stargazing score for tonight and the nights ahead, for your exact spot • Upcoming celestial events right in your local forecast - when to look, and what you'll see • The single best viewing window, highlighted - no guesswork • A multi-night outlook to plan sessions and trips • Everything in your local time, down to the hour WHAT GOES INTO THE FORECAST Cloud cover, transparency (haze), seeing (atmospheric steadiness), moonlight, and true darkness - the factors that actually decide a night under the stars, computed for your spot. MADE FOR Stargazers, astrophotographers shooting the Milky Way and deep sky, telescope and binocular observers, and anyone hoping to catch a meteor shower, a comet, or a beautiful sky. PLAN AROUND YOUR SKIES Save your backyard, a dark-sky site, or your next trip; compare locations; find anywhere by city, ZIP, or current location. CLEARNIGHTS PLUS Full forecast access comes with a subscription - Annual $39.99/yr or Monthly $7.99/mo, ad-free with an ever-improving model. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase; renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in Apple Account settings. Privacy: clear-nights.com/privacy - Terms: clear-nights.com/terms Clear skies.