# Celestial Clock

> Celestial Clock displays the position of celestial bodies from any Earth location. (iPhone/iPad app by Erik Heitfield.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-clock/id1540483312 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erik Heitfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012332918)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-clock/id1540483312/reviews.md

## What is Celestial Clock?

See what's up in the sky above you!

With Celestial Clock you can quickly determine the position of the sun, moon, stars and planets as seen from any location on Earth.

- Identify interesting sky features or plan your evening stargazing
- Set up a widget to get a quick view of the sky from your home screen
- Turn any iOS device into a beautiful desk clock

Celestial Clock is designed to make learning about the sky above quick and easy. Tap the sky view to toggle between a natural display style that shows you just what's currently visible, or a star chart style that shows everything overhead, day or night. Rotate your device to switch between horizon and overhead views. Tap the settings icon to set your location; you can either use GPS to find your current location or drop a map pin to select somewhere else. Tap the clock to move forward or backward in time.

## Key features

- View sun, moon, stars, and planets
- Set custom locations
- Home screen widget
- Desk clock functionality
- Toggle between natural and star chart views
- Time travel feature

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-clock/id1540483312/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wow

*2023-04-22*

Incredible. Simple, beautiful, functional. I would love to see widget/Lock Screen support in the form of periodic sky map updates and rise/set times for specified celestial body.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2022-08-08, version 1.0*

This app is very user friendly. Simple which I like.  Less is more !,

### 5/5 — This app is great at this! :-D

*2021-03-20, version 1.0*

Nice customization options and I like how such complex things are simplified to a point where I can use them and see where my tiny "You are here." sign lives in it all. Right on.

## Frequently asked questions about Celestial Clock

### What celestial bodies can Celestial Clock show?

Celestial Clock can display the position of the sun, moon, stars, and planets as seen from any location on Earth.

### Can I use Celestial Clock offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, its core purpose of displaying celestial positions suggests it may require location data and potentially an internet connection for real-time updates.

### What devices is Celestial Clock available on?

Celestial Clock is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How accurate is Celestial Clock?

Celestial Clock has a high user rating of 4.9 stars from 18 ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction with its accuracy and functionality.

### Is Celestial Clock suitable for children?

Yes, Celestial Clock has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults alike.

### How often is Celestial Clock updated?

Celestial Clock was last updated on December 29, 2020, with version 1.0. Further update frequency information is not available.

### Can I set my location manually in Celestial Clock?

Yes, you can set your location by using GPS to find your current position or by dropping a map pin to select a different location.

### Does Celestial Clock have ads?

The provided data does not indicate whether Celestial Clock contains advertisements. The 'hasAds' field is null.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2020-12-29

No release notes.

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