1.8.5m Safe to install
Explore the Cosmos with Sun, Moon and Planets
Sun, Moon and Planets by Harnisch Ges.m.b.H. offers an engaging and educational tool for astronomy enthusiasts to explore celestial movements and phenomena effortlessly.
For astronomical calculations, this tool provides information such as:
- Position (azimuthal and elevation angle)
- Distance to earth
- Rise and set times
- Daylight information
- Moon phase details
- Eclipses tracking
It also offers graphical representations of various aspects including:
- Current lunar phase with a globe view
- Objects currently above the horizon
- Solar system display showing the current positions of planets and other celestial objects
- Jupiter's moons positions as viewed from earth
- Saturn's rings and moons positions as seen from earth
- Mars' moons locations
- Uranus' moons mapping
- Neptune's moons overview
- Pluto's moons locations
- Illuminated earth in the form of a map or globe
- Latest addition: Comprehensive information on all stars in our cosmic neighborhood and selected planetary systems along with exoplanets
In addition, there are dedicated graphical widgets available for Android's home screen displaying features like:
- Current lunar phase status
- Objects currently visible above the horizon
- Solar system layout presenting the current positions of planets and other celestial bodies
- Illuminated earth view as a map or globe
- Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times
Overview
Sun, moon and planets is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Harnisch Ges.m.b.H..
The latest version of Sun, moon and planets is 1.8.5m, released on 04/09/2025. It was initially added to our database on 03/04/2024.
Sun, moon and planets runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of Sun, moon and planets gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate.
- Highly detailed astronomical data about sun, moon, and planets.
- Regular updates to ensure accurate information according to current astronomical events.
- Provides visual representations of celestial bodies and their movements.
- Includes features for both amateur astronomers and educational purposes.
Cons
- Limited features compared to more advanced astronomical software.
- May require a learning curve for complete beginners in astronomy.
- Some users report occasional glitches or bugs in the application.
- Lacks community support forums which can limit user interaction and help.
- Cost may be prohibitive for casual users looking for free alternatives.
David Fischer
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