The Light Pollution Map helps you locate dark spots where light pollution will not affect the sky, which allows for the best star gazing, photography, and observation of the night sky. It’s more than a light pollution map.
For the serious astronomer, there are many additional features and tools. Light Pollution Map will soon become your only tool for mastering the night.
Scroll down to view the most important features.
Map of Light Pollution
The Integrated Light Pollution Map allows you to find the darkest spots near you so you can see the best night sky. You can save and load your favourite dark sky locations and adjust the map type and overlay opacity to make it more visible. There is also a “horizon safe radius” tool that helps you avoid light pollution from the distant horizon.
Cloud Cover Map & Temperature Info
You can always be sure before you step outside whether it is worth seeing the night sky with an integrated cloud cover map or temperature indicator.
Aurora Overlay
To see the best view of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), overlay an Aurora layer onto the Light Pollution Map.
ISS Tracker
You can follow the international space station live on a map. See when it is flying over your area, who is currently on it, and view a live ISS camera.
Alerts and Notifications
You can configure the app to receive alerts and notifications about the next super moon, meteor shower, or lunar eclipse. You can be alerted when aurora activity has reached a high level and viewing conditions are good at your current location. The app will also notify you when the international satellite station will be flying over you.
Moon Information
You can find the moon phases, moon rise and set times for any date or any location. You can also find more information about the moon.
Information about the Magnetic Field and Live Aurora
Live information on the aurora, including KP value and viewing probability, magnetic fields Bz, Density and speed.
Calculators for Astronomy
Access many different calculators related to astronomy!
Live Aurora Webcams
Live webcams of aurora borealis are available from all over the globe. You can also view live graphs of magnetosphere.
Moon Position Tool
You will always know the exact location of the Moon’s rising or setting for any given time and date. You can also find Moon Rise and Moon Set times.
Night Sky Calendar
Find the best days to see meteor showers, moon eclipses and super moons on any given day, past or current.
NASA SOHO Live Images
Live images of the Sun taken by NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory.
Astronomy Photo of the Day
Every day, a new amazing astronomy photograph is posted!
Widgets
Allow widgets to be placed on your Android home screen. They will display information such as cloud cover percentage, temperature, weather info, astronomy photos of the day, and when total darkness ends.
Night Mode & AMOLED Designs
To save battery life or reduce light pollution when stargazing, darken the app.
There are many more!
Some features may not be available in the free version. You will need to purchase an in-app upgrade. You can choose from several upgrade options or a monthly subscription that comes with a free trial.
Light Pollution Map – Dark Sky & Astronomy Tools
Information
v5.1.0
• New map legend key that follows Bortle scale.
• Map button colors are now easier to see when activated.
• Faster app loading.
• Fixed a bug where aurora button could become activated for free user but produce no result.
• Fixed a bug where some user would have to accept terms on every app launch.
• Fixed a crash when opening the astro calculators.
• Fixed a bug where the app would restart on the first time settings screen opened.
• Made some pop-ups less annoying.
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How to install Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky & Astronomy Tools app?
Step 1:
Click on the official app store link above.
Step 2:
Tap "Install" to download Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky & Astronomy Tools from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
