Pocket Planets vs The Moon

Pocket Planets gives you all the information you need about our solar system and human activity in space. Learn more about all 565 astronauts who been to space. What was their mission? How long had they been up there? See who is in space now! Get notified when somebody goes into space. Get up to date information about every planet and moon in the solar system. Including: - Physical characteristics: mass, radius, density, gravity, escape velocity - Orbital characteristics: real-time distance from the Sun and Earth, orbital period, orbital speed, eccentricity, apsis, periapsis, visualise orbit - Atmosphere: pressure, atmospheric composition - Images from Nasa - Moons: compare their size and distance

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.