# Orbiting Sky — Sun, Moon & Eclipse Map

> Interactive map visualizing sun, moon, shadows, twilight, and eclipses. (iPhone/iPad app by PrairieSoft LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbiting-sky/id6798188213 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PrairieSoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861856568)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbiting-sky/id6798188213/reviews.md

## What is Orbiting Sky?

See the sky’s rhythm on the map.

Orbiting Sky turns any place and time into a clear, interactive view of daylight, moonlight, shadows, twilight, and eclipses. Move across the map, travel through time, and watch the geometry of the Sun and Moon change instantly.

EXPLORE DAYLIGHT
• See the moving day-and-night boundary
• Distinguish civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight
• Follow the subsolar point around Earth
• Show sunlight and moonlight direction vectors

UNDERSTAND YOUR SKY
• View Sun and Moon elevation and true-north azimuth
• Trace projected daily arcs above the local horizon
• Estimate the direction and length of a vertical object’s shadow
• Inspect lunar phase and illumination

DISCOVER ECLIPSES
• Browse solar and lunar eclipses visible from the selected location
• Filter partial, annular, total, penumbral, and lunar events
• Jump directly to each event’s local maximum
• Visualize eclipse shadows on the world map

CONTROL TIME
• Choose any date and time
• Play time forward or backward at multiple speeds
• Use the selected location’s civil time zone
• Search all IANA time zones or switch to UTC

Orbiting Sky works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, supports eight languages, and requires no account. Optional rewarded ads unlock 30 minutes of Pro access; a Pro purchase removes ads.

Astronomical and shadow results are educational estimates. Do not use Orbiting Sky for navigation, eye-safety decisions, or professional eclipse-contact timing.

## Key features

- Interactive sky map
- Daylight and twilight visualization
- Sun and Moon elevation/azimuth
- Shadow projection and length
- Lunar phase and illumination
- Eclipse browser and visualization
- Time travel control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayArc Pro Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Orbiting Sky

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-09-29

LumaOrbit is now Orbiting Sky. The same Sun, Moon, eclipse, space-station, and time-exploration tools continue under a clearer new name.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-09-20

Improved ad loading and presentation timing, with more reliable handling of slow connections.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-09-15

Updated configuration.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-09-10

A refreshed map interface with clearer controls and easier access to settings. On iPad, enjoy larger observation panels, quick observation-mode switching, and a more compact time toolbar. Improved landscape layouts.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-09-08

Track the Chinese Space Station and International Space Station on the map, and see their next flyover times for your selected location.

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## More apps by PrairieSoft LLC

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All apps by PrairieSoft LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1861856568

## Related topics

[twilight zone](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/twilight-zone)

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