# Eclipse Safari — 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Guide > Interactive guide for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse with news, maps, and simulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Simulation Curriculum Corp..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-safari/id1249431306 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Simulation Curriculum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/791341744) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 2.70/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 3 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-07-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-safari/id1249431306/reviews.md ## What is Eclipse Safari? Eclipse Safari is your comprehensive interactive guide to the August 21 2017 Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun, visible along a narrow path spanning the USA from the West coast to the East coast. It's a free app developed by the makers of the award-winning SkySafari 5 astronomy app in collaboration with Space.com, the premier source of eclipse and space news. Here is what you can do with Eclipse Safari: Countdown Timer: Count down to when the moon’s shadow makes landfall on the West coast of the United States - down to the second - with the Eclipse Countdown clock. During the eclipse, the countdown clock dynamically updates to reveal which state the shadow is in and how long it will take to reach your location. Space.com Eclipse News: Eclipse news and in-depth articles from Space.com, the leader in astronomy and space news. Interactive Eclipse Map: Find the best location to observe the eclipse. Select a location on the map to retrieve accurate eclipse event times for any location on Earth. Eclipse Simulator: Simulate the eclipse from your location or any location on the Earth. A time slider lets you manipulate time and simulate the eclipse from start to end. Shadow Tracker: Enter Space View and watch the moon’s shadow travel across the face of the Earth. Live Eclipse Updates: Breaking news on the eclipse from all over the internet. Eclipse Viewing Guide: A comprehensive viewing and safety guide to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. We have you covered with everything you need to know in order to get the best eclipse experience. Eclipse Live Stream: On eclipse day, watch a live stream of the eclipse as it happens. Weather Forecast: 2-day forecast for any location in the U.S. About Us Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. We transport our visitors across the solar system and beyond through accessible, comprehensive coverage of the latest news and discoveries. For us, exploring space is as much about the journey as it is the destination. So from skywatching guides and stunning photos of the night sky to rocket launches and breaking news of robotic probes visiting other planets, at Space.com you’ll find something amazing every day. Simulation Curriculum develops and publishes best-in-class simulation software and curriculum for the K-12 and College markets world-wide. Our mission is to help fill the need for high quality, accurate simulation-based curriculum for topics in Astronomy, Earth Sciences and beyond. Our award-winning flagship products, Starry Night and SkySafari, are world leading digital planetariums for desktop and mobile devices. ## Key features - Countdown timer - Interactive eclipse map - Eclipse simulation - Space.com eclipse news - Eclipse viewing guide - Live eclipse stream ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-safari/id1249431306/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2017-09-05, version 1.0* Good work! ### 5/5 — Best Eclipse App *2017-08-26, version 1.0* I used this app in my fourth and fifth grade gifted classes. The students loved it! ### 1/5 — What a horrible thing *2017-08-22, version 1.0* So, the day of the eclipse, the hour before IT STOPPED WORKING!!!! Of course there was the GREAT POPUP for an in app purchase for the UPGRADED VERSION. REALLY?? What a load of .... Developer response???? A very long convoluted string of pseudo hypertext??? Meaningless to me. ### 1/5 — Total Failure *2017-08-22, version 1.0* The interactive eclipse map failed completely about 2 hours before totality. So, we went old school, ignored the app, and just enjoyed the event. App was great disappointment ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2017-08-22, version 1.0* Waste of time. It has no info on eclipse times when you click on your location. Update 8/22: received response from developer but it's just a bunch of useless links. Please advise. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Failed when I needed it *2017-08-21, version 1.0* Worked fine up until the day of the eclipse. About an hour before the eclipse was due to start it became unresponsive. None of the "view" buttons would do anything. Disappointing. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Not there when you needed it *2017-08-21, version 1.0* As the sky went dark with the moon crossing the sun, this app gave me light... in the form of a blank screen. To paraphrase Maggie O'Hooligan, "Tanks fer nuttin', Danny." ### 1/5 — Didn't work during eclipse time, useless *2017-08-21, version 1.0* I downloaded this app to watch the eclipse with my family. I used it in the days leading up to the eclipse however when we wanted to use the app during the eclipse the site was bogged down and we were unable to use it. Overall concept was okay, interactive map wasn't great. For a free app it was okay, just didn't serve any purpose when it came down to needing it. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Did they not anticipate the load? *2017-08-21, version 1.0* The app was working an hour ago. Now I'm getting no response. Did they not anticipate and plan for the load of everyone using this app during the eclipse??? **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ### 1/5 — Not what I would call 'feature rich' *2017-08-21, version 1.0* The app would probably be great if you did two things: 1. Pay for the upgrade, or 2. Don't use it for a solar eclipse It would seem that their servers are having trouble scaling up for the user load, and as of this instance (1 hour before the eclipse), is not retrieving any data. You would think an app that would be used one in a decade would work during the only time it will be used. Oh well, guess I'll wait another 99 years to try out the app again after they fix their issues. **Developer response:** Despite our best efforts, there were some slow service periods on eclipse day for which we sincerely apologize. We were overwhelmed by the response and while our servers managed to keep up most of the time, many of the services that we relied on (e.g. timezone services, contact times, nws forecast) were pushed to the point of breakage. At the peak there were thousands of server calls per second, enough for us to crash the National Weather Service API server. In the last hours before the eclipse alone, our apps were downloaded over 500,000 times. We planned backups to backups, increased capacity as the apps popularity grew but in the end it wasn't enough. We really fought hard to have the best app experience possible. We've learned lessons too and will continue to improve the app for the next eclipse event. I hope you still managed to enjoy the eclipse. Please get in touch with us so we can make it up to you at eclipseapp@simcur.zendesk.com Thank you ## Frequently asked questions about Eclipse Safari ### What does the Eclipse Safari app do? Eclipse Safari is an interactive guide designed for the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. It offers features like a countdown timer, news from Space.com, an interactive map to find viewing locations, and a simulator to experience the eclipse. ### What are the key features of Eclipse Safari? Key features include a precise countdown timer that updates dynamically, an interactive map with accurate eclipse times for any location, an eclipse simulator, news and articles from Space.com, a viewing and safety guide, and a live stream of the eclipse on the event day. ### Is Eclipse Safari free to use? Yes, Eclipse Safari is a free app. It was developed in collaboration with Space.com and Simulation Curriculum. ### What kind of information does the app provide about the eclipse? The app provides comprehensive information including news, in-depth articles, viewing and safety guides, and accurate event times for any location. It also simulates the eclipse from start to finish, allowing users to understand the progression. ### Can I watch the eclipse live with this app? Yes, on eclipse day, the app provides a live stream of the eclipse as it happens. It also offers a shadow tracker to watch the moon's shadow move across the Earth. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2017-07-10 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## Apps similar to Eclipse Safari | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Solar Book](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-book/id1078873201) | 4.7 (3) | Free | Education | | [Total Solar Eclipse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-solar-eclipse/id1230195450) | 3.8 (28) | Free | Education | | [ShowSky](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showsky/id936737341) | 3.8 (5) | Free | Education | | [A Solar System Journey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-solar-system-journey/id444804070) | 4.5 (305) | Free | Education | | [SDO Viewer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sdo-viewer/id913723111) | 3.0 (5) | Free | Education | | [Solar System Journey - School](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-journey-school/id1021604731) | 4.3 (67) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Simulation Curriculum Corp. - [Starry Night College](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-night-college/id924636349) - [SkySafari](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari/id1257281849) - [SkySafari 6 Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari-6-plus/id1262647300) - [SkySafari 6 Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari-6-pro/id1306165506) - [SkySafari 7 Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skysafari-7-plus/id1567654881) All apps by Simulation Curriculum Corp.: https://appshunter.io/developer/791341744 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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