# Enceladus — Personal stargazing forecast

> Personal stargazing forecast app for nightly sky conditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Jason Hawkins.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enceladus/id1671640689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jason Hawkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/433622282)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enceladus/id1671640689/reviews.md

## What is Enceladus?

"Will I be able to see the sky tonight?”

Enceladus (en-SELL-uh-dus) helps you answer this question, everyday, wherever you are. With an interface focused on showing you just the nightly forecast between sunset and sunrise, it's never been easier to plan an evening of backyard astronomy.

- Large animated gauge instantly gives you the information you need at a glance
- Use your own location, or save custom locations from around the world
- Prefer your temperature in degrees Kelvin? Each data type can be customized to display your forecast exactly the way you want

## Key features

- Nightly sky forecast
- Sunset to sunrise view
- Customizable data display
- Save custom locations
- Animated forecast gauge

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enceladus/id1671640689/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Incredible design

*2023-03-17*

I absolutely love the design of this app. It’s so straight forward and just shows me what I want to see. 
Lucky I stumbled upon this in the store. I think it was intended for star gazing but I’ve been using it for seeing how clear it’s going to be while sailing. Whatever your use, I’d highly recommend the app!

### 5/5 — Great stargazing app!

*2023-03-13*

This is so easy to use and the interface is simple and intuitive!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Enceladus

### What is Enceladus?

Enceladus is a personal stargazing forecast app designed to help you determine the best nights for observing the sky. It focuses on providing a clear nightly forecast from sunset to sunrise.

### How much does Enceladus cost?

Enceladus is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for personal stargazing forecasts.

### What devices does Enceladus support?

Enceladus is available for iOS devices, specifically supporting both the iPhone and iPad. It is designed for mobile stargazing planning.

### Can I use Enceladus in different locations?

Yes, Enceladus allows you to use your current location or save custom locations from around the world. This feature helps you plan your stargazing sessions no matter where you are.

### Does Enceladus have ads?

No, Enceladus does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for uninterrupted stargazing planning.

### How often is Enceladus updated?

The latest version of Enceladus is 1.2.0, last updated on February 28, 2026. While the last update date is in the future, indicating potential for ongoing development, users can expect regular improvements.

### What is the age rating for Enceladus?

Enceladus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in astronomy and stargazing.

### Can I customize the data displayed in Enceladus?

Yes, Enceladus offers customization for its data types, allowing you to display your forecast in your preferred units, such as degrees Kelvin for temperature. This ensures the information is presented exactly as you want it.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-02-28

Version 1.2.0 brings Enceladus back to macOS, along with a smarter scrolling layout, improved small-screen support, and a more reliable forecast experience with automatic retries and hourly refresh. A slew of bug fixes rounds out the release, addressing issues with moonrise/moonset times, the gauge display, scroll behavior, and location management.

- Enceladus is available on macOS again.
- Better support for devices with smaller screens or larger font sizes.
- Gauge view now collapses when scrolling to show more of the hourly forecast.
- Removed Location button – change your location by tapping on the location name.
- Forecast automatically retries up to 5 times with exponential backoff for network errors.
- Forecast automatically refreshes once per hour if you leave the app open.
- Progress indicator now appears while performing location searches.
- Changed minimum supported iOS/iPadOS version to 18.
- Small tweaks to visual assets.
- Updated error and loading states.
- Fixed an issue where the incorrect time was shown for moonrise and moonset.
- Fixed a location error appearing after successfully fetching a nightly forecast.
- Fixed "100%" briefly appearing in the gauge during initial app launch.
- Fixed an issue where scrolling would get stuck when viewing the forecast during pre-dawn hours.
- Fixed an issue where deleting a location could mistakenly remove a different location.
- Fixed an issue where data would fail to load on initial launch of the macOS app.

### 1.1.0 — 2024-05-28

- Added a new sun indicator, displaying the next sunrise or sunset
- Added a new moon indicator, displaying the next moonrise or moonset
- Improved the reliability of restoring saved locations
- Small interface tweaks and improvements

### 1.0.2 — 2024-03-23

Adjusted vertical spacing on devices with larger screen sizes

### 1.0.1 — 2023-08-18

- Improved support for VoiceOver and Voice Control
- Improved layout switching when moving between orientations on iPad
- Improved error handling and error messaging
- Fixed weather attribution appearance
- Other small performance enhancements and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2023-03-12

No release notes.

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All apps by Jason Hawkins: https://appshunter.io/developer/433622282

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*