Jansos Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone would recommend any of the various smartphone apps for helping determine sunrise, sunset etc? Came across Ephemeris and it looks as if it could be useful but perhaps a little complicated? This link is pretty comprehensive but better from the horse's mouth, so to speak, IMO! :-) Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I just have the Weather Network on my phone and it gives the official times of sunrise and sunset. That is where I look for it. Be prepared a good half hour before sunrise and you should be fine. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 SunCalc.net is simple, free and easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Jansos said: Hi all, Just wondering if anyone would recommend any of the various smartphone apps for helping determine sunrise, sunset etc? Came across Ephemeris and it looks as if it could be useful but perhaps a little complicated? This link is pretty comprehensive but better from the horse's mouth, so to speak, IMO! :-) Any suggestions? We’ve been using Ephemeris for several years, would recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlmphotog Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 7 hours ago, Jansos said: Hi all, Just wondering if anyone would recommend any of the various smartphone apps for helping determine sunrise, sunset etc? Came across Ephemeris and it looks as if it could be useful but perhaps a little complicated? This link is pretty comprehensive but better from the horse's mouth, so to speak, IMO! :-) Any suggestions? Ephemeris or TPE shows you were the sun/moon will rise-set not just the times of sunrise/sunset. It's a great tool but a bit complicated as they keep adding functions. If your only intrested in the times of sunrise/sunset then most weather apps will show that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hodgson Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Exsate Golden Hour. I have it on android, not sure if it's on iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 hours ago, dlmphotog said: Ephemeris or TPE shows you were the sun/moon will rise-set not just the times of sunrise/sunset. It's a great tool but a bit complicated as they keep adding functions. If your only intrested in the times of sunrise/sunset then most weather apps will show that I wouldn't live without Ephemeris. Knowing the time is one thing, but how can you plan a shoot if you don't know where the sun/moon will rise/set? I live on the Eastern coast of Oz, so sunrise is at sea. I need to find a rocky outcrop or an interesting foreground beforehand. It would be no good pointing my camera in that direction for a sunset. Likewise, when we had the blood moon or supermoon, I researched beforehand where the moon would rise and chose a location accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansos Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 15 hours ago, gvallee said: I wouldn't live without Ephemeris. Knowing the time is one thing, but how can you plan a shoot if you don't know where the sun/moon will rise/set? I live on the Eastern coast of Oz, so sunrise is at sea. I need to find a rocky outcrop or an interesting foreground beforehand. It would be no good pointing my camera in that direction for a sunset. Likewise, when we had the blood moon or supermoon, I researched beforehand where the moon would rise and chose a location accordingly. Thanks - useful! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansos Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 On 01/03/2018 at 13:23, Sally said: SunCalc.net is simple, free and easy Cheers Sally :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Photopills. Astounding app, though maybe overkill for just sunrise and sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Ramsay Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 TPE - wonderful if you want to align features with sun or moon, and work out where and when sunlight will fall on a building, for example. Not as complicated to use as it appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Limb Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I have tried a few, too many to mention, but today I use - Sun Surveyor Found it to be outstanding and very accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 TPE here, too. But I never use it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Nelson Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I have TPE also, but rarely use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Boy Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I also use Ephemeris and find it easy once you work it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansos Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Many thanks to all for helpful advice and suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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