Unleash your inner astronomer! Sun/Moon Calculator, Locator & Tracker is your definitive guide to the celestial dance of the sun āļø and moon š. Whether you're a photographer planning a shot, an astronomer, a gardener, or just curious about the sky above, this app serves as a high-precision astronomical calculator in a beautiful and intuitive interface.
⨠NEW FEATURE: Eclipse Visualization šš
You can now visualize Lunar Eclipses directly within our 2D and 3D views.
Did you know? You can already visualize Solar Eclipses ! While the app currently focuses on high-precision visual accuracy of the alignment rather than specific date tables or path-of-totality maps, you can use our time-travel tools to see these rare events unfold exactly as they appear in the sky.
KEY FEATURES:
- Dual Views: šŗļøš Explore the sky in two unique ways:
- 2D Map View: See the sun and moon's positions and paths overlaid on a familiar map, showing their trajectory relative to your location.
- 3D Sky View: Immerse yourself in a realistic 3D sky dome. Point your device to the sky and use its motion sensors to locate celestial bodies in an augmented reality-like experience.
- Precision Astronomical Calculations: š Get all the essential data at a glance:
- Azimuth and Altitude calculation.
- Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise & Moonset times.
- Calculate azimuths for rise and set events.
- Live Moon Phase percentage and visual indicator.
- Full Time Control: āš
Use the intuitive time slider and date picker to calculate positions at any momentāpast, present, or future. Watch paths unfold over a 24-hour or noon-to-noon period.
- Offline Calculator: āļøšµ Designed for the field. All core astronomical calculations are done locally, and essential map data is cached, ensuring reliability even in remote locations without a signal.
- Location Freedom: šš Instantly find your current location with GPS or manually select any spot on the globe to calculate data for anywhere in the world.
PERFECT FOR:
- šø Photographers & Videographers: Plan the perfect golden hour, sunset, or moonlit shot.
- šāØ Astronomers & Stargazers: Know exactly where and when to look for the sun, moon, and eclipses.
- š±āļø Gardeners & Farmers: Track the sun's path to optimize plant placement and light exposure.
- š”š¢ Architects & Real Estate: Calculate sun exposure on a property at any time of day or year.
- šļøš¶ Outdoor Enthusiasts: Plan hikes and camping trips around reliable daylight and moonlight hours.
- š¤š Curious Minds: Explore the rhythm of the cosmos with advanced celestial math from the palm of your hand.
Download Sun/Moon Locator & Tracker today and get a new perspective on the sky! āØ