Noctra / Dark sky discovery

Less city glow.
More Milky Way.

Find darker, quieter places to spend a night outside. Noctra brings public-land discovery, pollution layers, and sky conditions into one trip-planning map.

Free base map. Pro for the road ahead.

Noctra hero
A little farther from the everydayA little closer to the sky

New horizons. Clear commitments.

Base map stays freeCommunity knowledge, not secret-spot hypeForecasts are guidance, not guarantees

From map to midnight

The best nights
start with a plan.

For the van parked off the beaten path, the tripod waiting for clear skies, or a weekend that needs a little more quiet.

Explore responsibly.

A map pin is not permission. Check land rules, closures, road conditions, and weather before you go. Carry essentials and leave no trace.

01

Light + noise layers

Find the dark. Leave the noise.

Bring light pollution, noise data, and public-land information into one view. Compare places beyond the city glow before you commit to the drive.

02

Community discovery

A good pin needs local knowledge.

Discover lesser-known spots through community contributions, with access notes that help you ask the right questions before heading out.

03

Offline with Pro

Go beyond the signal.

With Pro, take offline maps and routing along for the ride. Review access and survival tips before entering a cellular dead zone.

04

Advanced weather with Pro

Give your camera a clear window.

Use Pro’s advanced weather and cloud-cover forecasts to plan your astrophotography session around the sky, not just your calendar.

Choose your range

Start free. Go farther.

The base map is free. Noctra Pro is $29/year for offline maps and advanced weather forecasting.

Free

For individuals getting started

$0/month

  • 1 workspace
  • Up to 3 team members
  • Basic analytics
  • Community support
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Your next escape starts here

Make room for
a darker kind of night.

Trade the city glow for a sky worth staying up for. Start with the free map and find your next place to look up.

Find your night