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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 11, 2014
  • April 11, 2014

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Predicts and displays upcoming Iridium satellite flares visible from your location. Provides precise viewing times and directions to help you spot these bright flashes in the night sky.

Iridium flare prediction
Location-based visibility
Precise viewing times
Directional guidance
Night sky observation
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What's New in FlareFinder

1.0

April 11, 2014

User reviews

I can’t delete

I tried to download this app. It won’t work on my iPhone. Every time I install another app, I get a pop up saying it isn’t compatible and do I want to keep or delete. Neither option works.

App no longer runs

This used to be a great app, but I haven’t been able to use it in a few years. It crashes immediately after opening. Does it need to be updated for the newer IOSs?

UPDATE (May 2021): The latest version of IOS won’t even let this app run any more, and gives you a choice to update or cancel. If you choose update, it’ll try to update, but since there is no update, you get another choice to remove the app or cancel. The developer seems to have abandoned this app, as it hasn’t worked in years, and there have been no updates in years.
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Can’t even install

I got a new phone and I kept getting an error message every time my phone tried to redownload this app. I deleted it and tried to reinstall from the store, but it’s the same problem. No other app did this. I guess I’ll give up as it seems to be abandoned and not working for anyone anyway.

Crashes

Crashes when I enter a zip. Deleting

Was excited about using this app but...

An amateur astrophotographer, I was looking forward to using this app, but I can’t open it without it crashing. So disappointed.

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FAQ

What does FlareFinder do?

FlareFinder helps you discover when and where to see Iridium satellite flares from your current location. It predicts these bright flashes caused by sunlight reflecting off the satellites and provides the exact timing and direction for optimal viewing.

How does FlareFinder help me see an Iridium flare?

The app uses your location to calculate upcoming Iridium flares that will be visible in your sky. It then provides you with the precise time of the flare and the direction you should look, making it easier to catch the event.

Is FlareFinder free to use?

Yes, FlareFinder is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app's features.

What kind of events can I track with FlareFinder?

FlareFinder specifically focuses on tracking Iridium satellite flares. These are brief, intense flashes of light caused by sunlight reflecting off the large antenna arrays of Iridium satellites as they pass overhead.