Sun, moon and planets 1.8.6

Harnisch Ges.m.b.H. ❘ Freeware ❘
Android
out of 4219 votes

Explore the Cosmos with Sun, Moon and Planets

David Fischer

01/27/2025

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 1.8.6, released on 07/20/2025. 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

I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.

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