apps / 1530464858
Light Pollution Map
Sky brightness, VIIRS and SQM
Jurij Stare · Navigation · $4.99 · US storefront
- rating
- 4.1 ★
- ratings
- 46
- updated
- May 29, 2026
- released
- Sep 20, 2020
v1.1.39
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The map displays VIIRS/World Atlas/Clouds/Aurora/IAU observatories and the user SQM measurements. The primary use is to show VIIRS/DMSP data in a friendly manner, but over time it also included some other interesting overlays that concern light pollution like SQM/SQC, World Atlas 2015 zenith brightness, clouds, aurora and IAU observatories. If you have a permanent SQM reader installed you can add it to the map by sending me an e-mail. Please send comments and requests for new…
latest US reviews
★★★★★
No borders in map
After the most recent update I noticed that the maps have no regional, state, or national border details which make it difficult to navigate. Please fix asap.
— Assjsskvc
★★★★★
So important
This tool is so important in showing how humans are changing the planet. All life depends on darkness for circadian rhythms, and this measures how much we need to return to a healthy state for flora and fauna alike.
— 11224331
★★★★★
Can’t see anything
Screen went solid white. Had to uninstall and reinstall. Now I have the position map, but not base layer - so I cannot tell what locations correspond to the colors.
— Greg089
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