Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

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Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky: Find Your Perfect Escape to the Stars

Locate the darkest skies, track live auroras, and master the night. The all-in-one precision tool for stargazers, photographers, and outdoor explorers.

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Publisher

Dunbar Technology, LLC

Category

Weather

Downloads

611K+

User Rating

3.4/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Locales

1

Explore the Darkness

Discover the interface used by 611K+ users.

Interactive light pollution map showing terrain and darkness data for stargazing

Interactive light pollution map showing terrain and darkness data for stargazing

Screenshot of the Light Pollution Map Pro version upgrade screen listing premium features and subscription price

Screenshot of the Light Pollution Map Pro version upgrade screen listing premium features and subscription price

A mobile screen showing a night event calendar with a Perseids meteor shower notification.

A mobile screen showing a night event calendar with a Perseids meteor shower notification.

Moon direction tool interface showing position on a map for stargazing planning

Moon direction tool interface showing position on a map for stargazing planning

International Space Station real time tracker map with altitude and velocity data

International Space Station real time tracker map with altitude and velocity data

A screenshot of the Aurora Map screen in the Light Pollution Map app showing the Northern Lights forecast over a map of the Northern Hemisphere.

A screenshot of the Aurora Map screen in the Light Pollution Map app showing the Northern Lights forecast over a map of the Northern Hemisphere.

Live solar images from the SOHO mission showing sun coronagraphs

Live solar images from the SOHO mission showing sun coronagraphs

A mobile interface showing live aurora camera feeds from New Zealand and Finland

A mobile interface showing live aurora camera feeds from New Zealand and Finland

Astronomy photo of the day showing Lynds Dark Nebula 1251 within the app

Astronomy photo of the day showing Lynds Dark Nebula 1251 within the app

Astro Calculator screen showing orbital calculations telescope eyepiece tool and star trails settings

Astro Calculator screen showing orbital calculations telescope eyepiece tool and star trails settings

Everything You Need to Master the Night

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 611K+ users.

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Interactive Dark Sky Maps

Find the clearest, darkest skies for photography and observation with high-resolution light pollution data tailored for your next escape.

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Instant Event Notifications

Never miss a rare celestial event with real-time push alerts for meteor showers, super moons, and local aurora activity.

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Professional Planning Tools

Check live cloud coverage, track the ISS, and use moon-phase timing to ensure every trip into the wild is a guaranteed success.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

13%
Negative

Summary

This application receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, predominantly due to severe and persistent crashing issues that render it largely unusable for many users. The app frequently crashes immediately upon launch, particularly when attempting to load the light pollution map or determine the user's location, with specific versions like 5.4, 5.4.2, and various iOS versions (including iOS 18) repeatedly cited. While some users praise its potential utility for identifying dark sky areas and aiding astrophotography when it does function, these positive experiences are overshadowed by widespread reports of instability and a perceived lack of effective developer support.

Common Themes

Light Pollution Mapping(3)
App Stability(2)
Astrophotography Utility(2)
Dark Sky Areas(2)
Developer Engagement(1)
User Interface Updates(1)

About the app

Everything you need to know about Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky.

Description

Light Pollution Map allows you to easily locate dark sky locations where the sky will not be affected by light pollution, allowing the best observance, star gazing, and photography of the night sky! But it's not just a light pollution map. There's so much more, such as aurora borealis live viewing map, meteor shower alerts, super moon alerts, lunar eclipse alerts, moon phases and info, aurora and magnetic field information, international space station tracker, and a lot more! Light Pollution Map will help you master the night sky.. List of all features: • Highly accurate, customizable and interactive light pollution map to find dark sky viewing locations near you. • See live aurora borealis information such as KP value, magnetic field information, and more for the hardcore aurora chaser. • Live aurora borealis visibility map for northern and southern hemisphere, with additional timelapse options. • Aurora information widgets (today widget). • ISS Tracker with live updates about the international space station including the location, visibility, velocity, altitude, and more. • Night sky event calendar allows you to find dates for lunar eclipses, super moons, and meteor showers. • Live images of the Sun via NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. • Darkness countdown timer until the darkest period of night so you know when the night sky will be the darkest. Also let you know when it starts getting light outside. • Astronomy photo of the day directly from NASA! A new one every day to look at! • Local temperature indicator to know if you need to bring a sweater before you even step outside. • Local cloud coverage indicator to know if you will be able to see anything before you step outside. • Cloud cover overlay on the main map to find clear sky locations at night. • Settings to customize the app. • Moon information such as moon phase, moon rise, and moon set times, days of next full moon and new moon, etc. • Moon direction tool which allows you to find where the moon will be, at any time, any date, for any location. • Enable a horizon safe radius circle to avoid light pollution from nearby cities on the map. • Local Aurora Borealis (Northern/Southern Lights) alerts and push notifications. • Global Aurora Borealis Activity alerts and push notifications. • Meteor shower alerts and push notifications. • Super moon alerts and push notifications. • Lunar eclipse alerts and push notifications. • Save and load your favorite dark sky locations. • Navigate to your saved locations using the Apple Maps app. Some features above require an optional in-app purchase to upgrade to the pro version. Every purchase helps us to continue running and developing the app and is much appreciated. Note: Light Pollution Map loads data online. Internet connection or wifi is required, and we are not responsible for any data usage chargers from your provider. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Latest Version

5.5.0

Size

95.6 MB

First Released

Feb 17, 2017

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

What is the main purpose of the Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app?

The Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app helps users locate dark sky areas unaffected by light pollution for stargazing, night sky photography, and observing celestial events.

Does Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky provide aurora borealis tracking?

Yes, the Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app provides live aurora borealis information, including KP value, magnetic field data, and a live visibility map for both hemispheres.

How much does the Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky Pro version cost?

The Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky Pro version costs $9.99 USD for a yearly subscription. This price renews annually.

Can I track the International Space Station (ISS) with Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky?

Yes, Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky includes an ISS Tracker that provides live updates on the International Space Station's location, visibility, velocity, and altitude.

Does the Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app show moon phase information?

Yes, the Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app provides comprehensive moon information, including moon phase, rise and set times, and dates for upcoming full and new moons.

How does the Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app help find clear skies?

The Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app provides a local cloud coverage indicator and a cloud cover overlay on the main map to help users find clear sky locations.

Does Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky offer alerts for celestial events?

Yes, Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky offers alerts and push notifications for local and global aurora borealis activity, meteor showers, super moons, and lunar eclipses.

Can I save my favorite dark sky locations in Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky?

Yes, Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky allows users to save and load their favorite dark sky locations and navigate to them using the Apple Maps app.

Is an internet connection required to use the Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app?

Yes, the Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky app requires an active internet connection or Wi-Fi to load data.

What types of celestial events are listed in the Night Event Calendar within Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky?

The Night Event Calendar in Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky lists dates for events like lunar eclipses, super moons, and meteor showers, such as the Perseids.

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