Moon phases assist vs The Moon

This app allows you to visually learn about the different phases of the moon depending on the positions of the moon, the Earth, and the Sun. The app has undergone a major overhaul to improve its features! Why does the moon have different phases? Why does the height of the Sun change depending on the season? These diagrams provide easy answers to these questions! You can intuitively grasp the positions of the Sun, the Earth, and the moon through overhead and celestial sphere diagrams! What are the positions of the Sun and the moon during a full moon? Where is the Sun when the waning crescent transits the meridian? You can answer these questions by turning the dial and checking their positions! ※The size and distance of celestial objects are not drawn to scale but exaggerated for easier understanding. ※For easier understanding, the Earth's orbit is made circular instead of elliptic while the inclination of the moon's orbit has been omitted.

Experience the moon with detailed accuracy using The Moon - Simulation App. Designed for moon enthusiasts, astronomers, and anyone interested in our celestial neighbor, this app offers precise information and a user-friendly interface, allowing you to observe the moon in real-time. Key Features: - Real-Time Moon Rendering: Witness the moon's phases, liberations, and apogee/perigee with astonishing realism and accuracy. Use the intuitive time controller to seamlessly move forwards or backwards, witnessing the Moon's phases unfold continuously. Or, simply pick a specific date and time to jump to using the time picker. - High Realism and User-Friendly Interface: The Moon app is designed to provide the highest level of realism, ensuring accurate depictions of the moon's behavior while maintaining an intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface. - Yearly Moon Phase Calendar: Select any year to view a detailed list of significant moon phases (full, new, half), along with the precise date and time of each phase. Click on any event to jump to that specific time instance. Also, explore moon's maximum declination and apogee/perigee (maximum distances) effortlessly. - Earth Map with Moon Position: View the moon's current overhead position on the map. You can also select your location to see the parallactic angle of the moon phase, offering a unique perspective based on your geographic location.