Light Pollution Map
Jurij Stare
The map displays VIIRS/World Atlas/Clouds/Aurora/IAU observatories and the user SQM measurements.
Regional download prices
Latest verified download price in each collected storefront. Open a row to verify the current price on Apple.
| Storefront | Download price | Currency | Observed | Official store |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACanada | $4.99 | CAD | Aug 4, 2026 | View Apple price ↗ |
| USUnited StatesCurrent storefront | $4.99 | USD | Aug 4, 2026 | View Apple price ↗ |
In-app purchases in United States
Items currently visible on Apple’s public App Store page. This may not be the complete App Store Connect catalog.
Source: Apple public App Store page · Publicly visible items only · Checked Aug 4, 2026
About Light Pollution MapStorefront description supplied by Apple.
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 features via email (look under help)
Functionalities:
- VIIRS, Sky Brightness, World Atlas 2015, Cloud coverage and Aurora forecast layers
- VIIRS and Sky Brightness layers can be displayed in color blind friendly colors
- Road & Satellite base maps
- Cloud animation for the last 12 hours
- Get detail radiance and SQM values from layers at a click. For Sky brightness/World Atlas 2015, you also get Bortle class estimation.
- SQM, SQM-L, SQC, SQM-LE, SQM readings submitted by users
- International dark sky parks overlay
- Submit your own SQM (L) readings
- Observatories layer
- Save your favorite locations
- Distance measurement tool with azimuth angle report
- All-sky view of light pollution with real horizon
- Offline mode (Sky brightness map and a base map are saved to your device, so it will be displayed when you are offline)
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers based on the latest observed App Store data.
How much does Light Pollution Map cost in United States?
The latest observed download price is $4.99. Open the official App Store link to confirm the current checkout price.
Does Light Pollution Map have in-app purchases?
Apple's public page currently shows 0 purchase items in this storefront. The public list may be incomplete.
Can the price differ by country?
Yes. App Store prices can vary by storefront, currency, taxes, and developer pricing. We currently have 2 regional observations.