Solar Eclipse Guide 2024

Developed in collaboration with THAMES & KOSMOS:
Don’t miss out on viewing the total solar eclipse happening on April 8, 2024 in North America. This spectacular astronomical event will be the second total solar eclipse this century in the US – and the last one for the next 20 years!

Solar Eclipse Guide is the essential astronomical companion for this eclipse. It gives you all the information you need to prepare: find the right place to watch, understand what is happening in the sky above you, and marvel at this unforgettable phenomenon. This app is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to make the most out of this rare celestial event. The app is totally free and does not display any advertising.

How does a solar eclipse occur? What is the path of the moon's shadow? Where is the best place to observe the solar eclipse and what do you need to know in order to observe it? The app answers these questions and many more.

Vividly experience this spectacular celestial event with an interactive simulation. Find out where you can best observe a solar eclipse on Earth. Or even experience an eclipse as if viewed from the sun. Find out everything you need to know about the sun and the formation of a solar eclipse. Solar Eclipse Guide also gives you helpful tips on observing solar eclipses.


The most important features at a glance:
• Four different, interactive eclipse simulations: View from current location, view from best location, view from Earth's orbit, view from the sun
• Physical and stylized solar eclipse map with simulation of the movement of the umbra over the earth’s surface
• Visualization of the best visibility (partial and total occultation)
• Direct preview of the solar eclipse for any location in North America
• Eclipse timetable allows you to jump directly to the most important times for your observation location: Beginning/end of the eclipse, beginning/end of totality and greatest eclipse
• Sky map with stars and planets that are visible during totality 
• All about eclipses: Explanations and facts, illustrated with pictures and videos
• Location selection via map, location search or GPS or selection of the "best position" for observation
• Huge database of 6500 cities worldwide, including 2500 cities in the United States
• All data for live observation: peak time, coordinates, and much more
• In four languages: English, Spanish, French, German


Solar Eclipse Guide is part of the Redshift family: Our astronomy apps let you discover the sky and space all year long. Explore the planets, travel to space, expand your knowledge of astronomy, and never miss an important celestial event again with our Redshift apps.

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