# Lunaday: Moon Phase Calendar — Stargazing, tides & widgets

> Celestial calendar for moon phases, stargazing, tides, and astronomical events. (iPhone/iPad app by michael ortiz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunaday-moon-phase-calendar/id6785535881 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [michael ortiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663702623)
- Category: Weather, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 1 more
- Released: 2026-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunaday-moon-phase-calendar/id6785535881/reviews.md

## What is Lunaday?

Lunaday shows tonight's moon phase, when the moon rises and sets, and the hours the sky is genuinely dark - then puts your plans on the calendar beside it.

Every number is computed on your device from real astronomy. No horoscopes, no predictions, no account.

TONIGHT AT A GLANCE
- The real moon phase and % illuminated, drawn accurately for the date.
- Moonrise and moonset, sunset and astronomical twilight.
- Tonight's dark-sky window: the hours with no sun and no moon.

PLAN BY THE SKY
- Sky Planner (Lunaday+): a 30-day timeline that scores the best nights for what you do - stargazing on the darkest, moonless nights; bright-moon evening hikes; moonrise-at-sunset photography.
- Sky events: named full moons, meteor-shower peaks and eclipses. The next three are free; a full year comes with Lunaday+.
- Full moons, new moons and eclipses are badged directly on the month grid.
- Tap any day to jump there and add an event.
- Natural language: type "stargaze on the next new moon" and Lunaday finds the date.

WIDGETS
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets showing the current phase, illumination, and a countdown to the next new or full moon.

TIDES (WORLDWIDE, OFFLINE)
- High and low water for 3,100+ tide gauges in 116 countries, computed on your device from published harmonic constants - no signal required.
- In the United States, Lunaday shows NOAA's official published predictions instead.
- Live wave height, period and water temperature from the nearest NOAA buoy (Lunaday+, U.S. waters only).
- Tides need a gauge near you. The card always names the gauge and how far away it is, and computed times are planner-grade, not a navigation tide table.

HONEST BY DESIGN
- Lunaday leads with real, on-device astronomy. Optional traditional almanac notes - like full-moon folk names - are clearly labeled as folklore, not science.

PRIVATE BY DEFAULT
- No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Your calendar stays on your device. The network is used only to fetch public NOAA tide and buoy data, and to turn your location into a place name.

LUNADAY+
Lunaday+ is a one-time purchase - yours forever, no subscription. It unlocks the full 30-day Sky Planner, a year of sky events, live swell and water temperature, Siri Shortcuts, and calendar options (16 calendar systems, custom start of week).

## Key features

- Daily moon phase and illumination
- Moonrise and moonset times
- Dark-sky window for stargazing
- 30-day sky planner
- Upcoming celestial events
- U.S. tide and wave data
- Home and lock-screen widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lunaday+ | $9.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Lunaday

### What is Lunaday?

Lunaday is a celestial calendar that provides detailed information on moon phases, illumination, moonrise and moonset times, and astronomical twilight. It also offers tide and wave data for U.S. coastal areas and helps plan stargazing activities.

### Does Lunaday have ads?

No, Lunaday does not contain advertisements. It is designed to be private by default with no tracking or analytics, and network usage is limited to fetching necessary public data.

### What features are included in Lunaday+?

Lunaday+ is a one-time purchase that unlocks a 30-day sky planner, a year of sky events, live swell and water temperature data, Siri Shortcuts, and advanced calendar options. Early supporters will retain all features even if future plans change.

### How accurate is the tide and wave data in Lunaday?

The tide and wave data in Lunaday are sourced from official NOAA predictions and buoys for U.S. coastal stations, ensuring reliable and accurate information for users.

### Can I use Lunaday offline?

The core astronomical calculations for moon phases and celestial events are computed on your device, meaning many features are available offline. However, tide and buoy data require network access to fetch from NOAA.

### What devices is Lunaday available on?

Lunaday is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, running on iOS. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Lunaday updated?

Lunaday was last updated on July 9, 2026, with version 1.0.1. The developer, michael ortiz, provides updates to enhance functionality and data accuracy.

### Does Lunaday offer horoscopes or astrological predictions?

No, Lunaday strictly adheres to real astronomy and does not provide horoscopes or astrological predictions. Any traditional almanac notes, like full-moon folk names, are clearly labeled as folklore, not science.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-10

Meet Lunaday’s new Moon: realistic lunar surface detail and more accurate shapes for every phase, throughout the app and widgets.

Also in this update: more reliable date selection and calendar events; manual locations now stay selected with their local time zone; improved local times in Sky Planner and tides; and corrected moonrise calculations on daylight-saving days.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-09

Thanks for the warm launch-week welcome! 1.0.1 is a stability-and-polish update:

- Fixed a crash in the Lunaday widget
- Month grid now shows the correct weekday headers
- The moon is drawn and phase-accurate everywhere - no more emoji
- Smoother first run, a clearer Lunaday+ screen, and proper Restore feedback
- New system-appearance option, calmer almanac empty state, gentle haptics

### 1.0 — 2026-07-09

No release notes.

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