Orbiting Sky
Sun, Moon & Eclipse Map
About
Visualize celestial movements and shadows on an interactive map. Explore daylight, moonlight, twilight, and eclipses by moving through time and location. Understand solar and lunar positions, shadow lengths, and lunar phases.
What's New in Orbiting Sky
2.0.0
October 23, 2026
UI major redesign: meet the new Sky & Earth window. • See the sky above an interactive map, with full-screen Sun, Moon and horizon observations. • Designed for iPhone Duo: fold along the horizontal hinge to place the sky upright and the map on your desk. • Explore a 360° star field, planets, terrain, eclipses and realistic human shadows. • Track the Sun or Moon, follow your device, or fix your viewing direction. • Refined floating menus and controls across iPhone and iPad.
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FAQ
What celestial events can LumaOrbit show?
LumaOrbit displays daylight, moonlight, various types of twilight (civil, nautical, astronomical), and both solar and lunar eclipses. You can browse and visualize these events for any selected location.
How does LumaOrbit handle time and location?
You can move across the map to any location and travel through time by selecting any date and time. The app uses the selected location's civil time zone but also supports searching IANA time zones or switching to UTC.
Can I see shadow lengths with LumaOrbit?
Yes, LumaOrbit allows you to estimate the direction and length of a vertical object's shadow based on the Sun's position at a given time and location. This feature helps visualize the geometry of sunlight.
Does LumaOrbit have ads?
Yes, LumaOrbit contains advertisements. Optional rewarded ads can be watched to unlock 30 minutes of Pro access.
What is the Pro version of LumaOrbit?
The Pro version of LumaOrbit removes advertisements and provides uninterrupted access to all features. It can be unlocked through optional rewarded ads or a direct Pro purchase.
What devices does LumaOrbit support?
LumaOrbit is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It supports eight languages and does not require an account to use.
How accurate are LumaOrbit's astronomical and shadow results?
The astronomical and shadow results provided by LumaOrbit are considered educational estimates. The app explicitly states it should not be used for navigation, eye-safety decisions, or professional eclipse-contact timing.
When was LumaOrbit last updated?
LumaOrbit was last updated on August 20, 2026, with version 1.0.3. The app was initially released on August 12, 2026.