# Luna Solaria

> Real-time Moon and Sun data, phases, rise/set times, and positions. (iPhone/iPad app by BlueMarmot, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-solaria/id663105497 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BlueMarmot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/663105500)
- Category: Reference, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-solaria/id663105497/reviews.md

## What is Luna Solaria?

Now you can have accurate, attractive Moon and Sun details at your fingertips. View a beautiful real-time image of the current Moon phase, complete with technical data. Quickly see if the Moon is above the horizon and find Moon rise and set times and precise Moon position in the sky by looking at the Lunar Position screen. If you also want to know Sun rise and set times, look at the Solar Position screen. 

Luna Solaria is immediately ready to use after installation and is designed for efficient use. Easily swipe to reach each screen, or click on convenient icons. The app automatically configures your location by using your phone's geographic location.

The app uses precise mathematical algorithms accurate to a second or better (milliseconds). 

Specific features you'll find in the app are listed below. All data is live (real-time), based on your current time and location.

Current Moon Details
* Picture of real-time Moon with true Moon surface from NASA images
* Names of Moon phases (waxing, waning, crescent, gibbous, new, first quarter, full, third quarter)
* Dates of upcoming Full, New, First and Third Quarter Moons
* Percent of full
* Age (days and percent)
* Brightness (magnitude)
* Zodiac sign
* Distance from Earth

Lunar Position Details
* Moonrise time
* Moonset time
* Transit time (highest point in the sky)
* Subtransit time (lowest point below horizon)
* Azimuth, in degrees (the compass direction of the Moon's location)
* Altitude, in degrees (how high above the horizon)
* RA (right ascension) and Dec (declination)

Sun Position Details
* Sunrise, including twilight times (Civil, Nautical and Astronomical)
* Sunset, including twilight times (Civil, Nautical and Astronomical)

## Key features

- Real-time Moon phase image
- Moon rise and set times
- Lunar position in the sky
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Twilight times (Civil, Nautical, Astronomical)
- Moon age, brightness, and zodiac sign
- Precise mathematical algorithms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| control of dates | $2.99 | one-time |
| set of 500 notifications | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planets & Zodiac | $2.99 | one-time |
| Locations | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Luna Solaria?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🌙 Accurate moon phase information
- 🎨 Beautiful and attractive graphics
- ☀️ Comprehensive sun and moon data
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🆓 No ads or intrusive features
- 📊 Well-organized information display
- 🌍 Accurate for Southern Hemisphere
- 📱 Lightweight app with minimal storage
- 🔍 Detailed astronomical data (azimuth, distance, RA, declination)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Moon view/photos display broken or blank
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain from constant location tracking
- 💰 Pricing changes on premium features without grandfathering
- 📍 Requires permanent location access even when app is closed
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Poor iPad support - no landscape rotation
- ⚙️ Limited customization options
- 🔐 In-app purchases not clearly indicated
- 🔄 Lost premium features after data backup loss
- ❌ Inconsistent date selection functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Moon phase display shows black screen
- Moon view tab completely non-functional
- Date selection limited to only 3 dates from years ago
- App freezes on iOS 10 despite compatibility claims
- In-app purchases fail to download
- Missing right half of moon data on display
- Incorrect sunrise/sunset time calculations
- Stuttering when swiping between tabs
- App crashes on phone and iPad
- Duplicate dates in calendar (e.g., 3rd October twice)

**Most requested features**

- Historical data for past dates
- Future date predictions and forecasting
- Manual location selection without GPS
- Multiple location support
- Widget support for home screen
- Push notifications for full and new moon
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Customizable update frequency
- In-app glossary of astronomical terms
- Moon age display in days, hours, and minutes
- All nine planets instead of just six

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-solaria/id663105497/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Used to work great

*2026-02-01*

It worked great for a few years.  I even paid for the one time upgrade to be able to change the dates.  However, when they upped the price of that feature by a dollar, I lost the use of the feature and was told I must purchase it again to get it back.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2024-01-14, version 2.74.1*

Simple yet pretty design easy to use. I use it all the time.
The premium features are so worth it!

### 2/5 — What’s happened to the moon view?

*2023-04-24*

Cannot see moon view/photos anymore. What had happened and when will it be updated?

### 3/5 — this WAS a great app

*2023-03-23*

for some reason the home screen that showed the moon as it waxed and waned is blank- it has been for some time.

### 5/5 — App doesn’t work

*2023-01-07*

Sad, this app doesn’t work anymore. I can’t see the moon …all other tabs work

### 1/5 — Wheres the MOON?

*2022-10-04*

I love this app, but for some reason the moon is suddenly gone! What the heck good is it if I can’t see what phase of the moon is. I don’t want to read text I want to see the picture. Fix this please… instantly!

### 5/5 — Clear and accurate, useful little app

*2022-06-21, version 2.74*

I really enjoy having this app, I’ve been using it for quite a few years now. I have paid for the extras, but they’re really inexpensive for the functionality. So lovely to know exactly when to expect the sunrise this morning so I could get to a great viewing spot in plenty of time (Summer Solstice) such a lovely experience.
I use the moon information on a regular basis too.

### 3/5 — Won’t show picture of the moon

*2022-06-18, version 2.74*

I loved this app up until recently. It gives me all the stats still, but it doesn’t show me the moon. Please fix 🙏🏼

### 5/5 — Absolutely wonderful

*2022-05-06*

Best app I have seen or used for the sun and moon . Great and easy to use for young and old .

### 4/5 — Love this app, but it’s not working

*2022-05-02*

I can no longer see the moon phases on the moon tab of this ap. All the other tabs work correctly. 
Update? I see there is something about a preview of a new way to see the moon but nothing works on that tab.

## Frequently asked questions about Luna Solaria

### What does Luna Solaria do?

Luna Solaria provides accurate, real-time information about the Moon and Sun. It displays the current Moon phase with technical data, Moon rise and set times, and its precise position in the sky. It also shows sunrise, sunset, and various twilight times.

### What are the key features of Luna Solaria?

Key features include a real-time Moon phase image, names of Moon phases, dates of upcoming lunar events, percentage of full, age, brightness, zodiac sign, and distance from Earth. It also provides lunar and solar rise/set times, transit times, and positional data like azimuth and altitude.

### Is Luna Solaria free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require a purchase.

### What devices is Luna Solaria compatible with?

The app automatically configures your location using your phone's geographic location, indicating it is designed for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Specific operating system compatibility is not detailed but is implied to be standard for modern mobile apps.

### How does the app determine my location?

The app automatically configures your location by using your phone's geographic location services. This ensures that all celestial data, such as rise and set times, is accurate for your current position.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.79 — 2026-03-22

Behind the scenes maintenance. And fixes for a couple of visual glitches.

### 2.74.1 — 2023-07-20

Fixes the "The operation not supported" error in GPU mode.

### 2.74 — 2021-12-27

Fix: stop an error box appearing when payments can't be authorised.

### 2.73 — 2021-11-11

Fixes a bug that prevented pre 1970 dates working.

### 2.70 — 2021-09-17

This version allows you to set the time, as well as the date (once unlocked).

And it includes a preview of the upcoming "month phase view".

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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 2026-08-01.*