Editor's Review
Embark on an extraordinary lunar adventure with Lunescope, the app that brings the moon to your fingertips! 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕 This isn't just another moon phase app; it's a spectacular, interactive 3D simulation that lets you explore the lunar surface in breathtaking detail.
Unparalleled Realism and Interactivity:
Imagine controlling the date and time as seen from your location, watching the lunar phase track your every move. With Lunescope, you can! Use simple touch gestures to spin the moon itself, revealing the elusive far side. Zoom in up to 2500x magnification to examine craters, mountains, and other lunar features up close. The dynamic shadows in the craters and the subtle earthshine on the dark side add an unparalleled level of realism. 🌑
Comprehensive Lunar Data:
Lunescope provides a wealth of information beyond just the phase. For any date and location, instantly see the phase, crescent angle, libration, rise/set times, and nearest syzygies. Discover when the next supermoon, blue moon, or black moon will occur. The app also displays all lunar eclipses with exclusive visualizations, making it an invaluable tool for both casual observers and serious astronomers. 🔭
Customization and Advanced Features:
Customize your experience with a choice of imagery: High Definition for clarity or Maximum Realism for dynamic shadows and detailed surface features. The Lunar Calendar offers a quick overview of the month’s phases, while the data pane provides additional details such as azimuth, altitude, distance, apogee, perigee, and zenith. Astronomer options make Lunescope the perfect companion to your telescope, enhancing your stargazing sessions. 🔭
Stay Informed and Connected:
Never miss a lunar event with configurable notifications for phases, eclipses, and more. The live wallpaper keeps the moon visible on your home screen, and the resizable widget provides optional moon info text. For Wear OS users, the watch face shows the same stunning imagery, along with abbreviated data. Plus, Lunescope supplies moon data and imagery via complications to other Wear OS watch faces and includes a Tile to show moon phase and data alongside your existing watch face. ⌚
Optimized for All Devices:
Lunescope is fully optimized for Chromebooks and tablets, ensuring a seamless experience on any device. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious stargazer, Lunescope offers an immersive and educational journey through the lunar landscape. 🚀
Formerly known as Moon Phase Pro, Lunescope is more than just a phase – it's your personal window to the moon! ✨
Features
Interactive 3D moon simulation with real-time shadows
Touch screen control for date and time adjustments
Detailed lunar map with up to 2500x magnification
Shows phase, crescent angle, libration accurately
Displays supermoons, blue moons, and black moons
Exclusive visualization of all lunar eclipses
Change phase by touchscreen or direct date entry
Two-finger drag rotates the 3D moon simulation
Choice of imagery: HD or Maximum realism
Lunar Calendar shows month’s phases at a glance
Data pane gives azimuth, altitude, distance details
Configurable notifications for phases, eclipses
Live wallpaper and resizable home screen widget
Wear OS watch face with moon imagery and data
Optimized for Chromebooks and tablets
Pros
Interactive 3D simulation for detailed lunar exploration
Comprehensive lunar data: phase, libration, rise/set times
Detailed lunar map with up to 2500x magnification
Displays supermoons, blue moons, and black moons
Exclusive visualization of all lunar eclipses
Customizable notifications for lunar events
Resizable home screen widget with moon info
Wear OS watch face with moon imagery and data
Cons
Maximum realism imagery may require high processing power
Advanced astronomer options might overwhelm casual users
APK
Google Play