# A Solar Compass — Sun Alignment & Countdown

> Sun Alignment & Countdown (iPhone/iPad app by Aralel GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-solar-compass/id6813109002 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aralel GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876153136)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-solar-compass/id6813109002/reviews.md

## What is A Solar Compass?

A Solar Compass calculates the exact moment the sun aligns with any bearing on Earth — from your current position toward any target location on the globe.

Set your source location (via GPS or manual coordinates) and a target location. The app computes the precise local time when the sun's azimuth matches that bearing, displays a live countdown, and — if you want them — sends reminders so you never miss the window.

KEY FEATURES

• Sun alignment calculator — uses real astronomical equations (Julian Day, solar declination, local sidereal time, azimuth) to find the next alignment within a 5-day look-ahead window.
• Live countdown — a real-time timer counts down to the exact alignment moment, right on the home screen or Lock Screen.
• Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets — keep the countdown visible without opening the app.
• Share to Solar Compass — share a map pin or a link to a place from Maps, Safari, or Messages, and apply it as your position or your target in one tap.
• GPS location — tap "Use GPS" to populate your coordinates automatically.
• Manual coordinates — enter any latitude/longitude for full control.
• Automatic timezone detection — fetches the correct UTC offset for your source location so the displayed time is always local.
• Alignment reminders — turn on notifications 60, 30, 10, 5, and 1 minute(s) before the alignment, plus one when it happens, so you have time to step outside. One tap on the bell icon turns them on or off.
• Report wrong calculation — send feedback directly from the result screen if something looks off.
• Privacy-first — location data is stored on your device. Anonymous crash reporting is opt-in.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Open the app — your last-used or IP-detected location loads automatically.
2. Confirm or adjust your source and target coordinates.
3. The next alignment time and a live countdown appear instantly.
4. Turn on reminders (the bell icon) to be notified before the moment arrives.

PERMISSIONS USED

• Location (when in use) — to detect your position via GPS for the calculation. Never sent to any server without your consent.
• Notifications — to deliver alignment reminders (opt-in, and can be turned off in-app at any time).

No account required. No sign-up. No ads.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.11.41 — 2026-09-17

No release notes.

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