Noctis - Light Pollution Map
Stargazing & Dark Sky Forecast
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
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.
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Terms of Use:
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We regularly update the app to provide you with the best possible experience. This update includes visual improvements, along with enhancements to help you see the stars more clearly.
NEW: Dark-Sky Trips
Find where to go and when to go for the darkest skies on Earth. 120+ ranked destinations, every night of the year scored, trip planning built in. Your Milky Way moment, planned to the night.
The developer, Ahmet Giray Ucar, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Ahmet Giray Ucar
- Size
- 81.5 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 9 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Thai
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Noctis+ Weekly $2.99
- Noctis+ Yearly $24.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ahmet Giray Uçar