Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide

Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide

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Sky Tonight: Your Complete Guide to the Cosmos

Instantly identify celestial objects with AR, track upcoming astronomical events, and plan your perfect observation night with our real-time stargazing index.

Publisher

Vito Technology Inc.

Category

Reference

Downloads

6M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

147K+

Locales

12

Witness the Cosmos

Discover the interface used by 6M+ users.

Smartphone using AR mode in Sky Tonight to identify stars and planets in the night sky

Smartphone using AR mode in Sky Tonight to identify stars and planets in the night sky

Search interface and star map in the Sky Tonight app showing how to locate planets like Jupiter and Saturn.

Search interface and star map in the Sky Tonight app showing how to locate planets like Jupiter and Saturn.

Sky Tonight app screen showing International Space Station visibility schedule and 3D satellite model

Sky Tonight app screen showing International Space Station visibility schedule and 3D satellite model

Sky Tonight app screen showing astronomy news about a planet parade and an interactive star map.

Sky Tonight app screen showing astronomy news about a planet parade and an interactive star map.

Sky Tonight app interface displaying moon details and an astronomy calendar with lunar phases

Sky Tonight app interface displaying moon details and an astronomy calendar with lunar phases

Sky Tonight app screens showing an astronomy calendar of events and a stargazing visibility index with weather data

Sky Tonight app screens showing an astronomy calendar of events and a stargazing visibility index with weather data

Sky Tonight app interface showing stargazing news and a meteor shower calendar.

Sky Tonight app interface showing stargazing news and a meteor shower calendar.

Sky Tonight app stargazing calendar showing daily observation quality indices and sun and moon data

Sky Tonight app stargazing calendar showing daily observation quality indices and sun and moon data

Interface of Sky Tonight app showing how to find the Big Dipper and Ursa Major constellation.

Interface of Sky Tonight app showing how to find the Big Dipper and Ursa Major constellation.

Sky Tonight app screen showing supermoon news and moon trajectory on a star map.

Sky Tonight app screen showing supermoon news and moon trajectory on a star map.

Explore the Cosmos with Precision

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 6M+ users.

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Instant Sky Identification

Simply point your device upward to identify stars, planets, and constellations in real-time with augmented reality, satisfying your curiosity in seconds.

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Professional Stargazing Index

Plan the perfect observation night by analyzing cloud cover, light pollution, and moon phases with our unified, data-driven forecast.

Smart Event Reminders

Stay ahead of the universe with custom alerts for meteor showers, eclipses, and conjunctions tailored to your exact location and busy schedule.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 6M+ people who love this app.

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"My kids are constantly pointing at the sky asking questions I couldn't answer. Sky Tonight turned our backyard into a classroom. The AR mode is incredibly intuitive, and the Stargazing Index helps us plan the perfect 'star party' when the visibility is just right."

Sarah Jenkins
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"As an amateur photographer, I used to juggle three apps to check weather, light pollution, and star positions. This app does it all. The interactive trajectories and event reminders ensure I never miss a conjunction or a clear window for the Milky Way."

Marcus Thorne

About the app

Everything you need to know about Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide.

Description

SKY TONIGHT is a brand-new astronomical app for exploring the sky. It helps stargazers answer the three most common questions: ⁕ What is that bright dot in the sky? ⁕ What astronomical events can I see tonight? ⁕ How can I find the object I'm interested in? Made by the developers of Star Walk apps, Sky Tonight is a customizable stargazing tool, that is designed for users with different needs and wants. You can adjust the constellation's appearance, set a reminder for any space body configuration, explore the unique relative to observer trajectory, set up a magnitude limit to filter out space objects, and much more. SKY TONIGHT FEATURES: ► Point your device at the sky to see the real-time positions of space objects on the interactive sky map. ► Activate the Time Machine and determine the position of celestial bodies at different time periods. ► Use the augmented reality mode and see the sky map overlaid on the image from your device's camera. ► Get extended information about any sky object by tapping on its name. ► Stay updated on the latest news from the world of astronomy with the What's new section. ► Turn on the night mode to make your sky observation in the nighttime more comfortable. ► Filter the objects that appear on the sky map according to their visual brightness. ► Regulate the brightness of objects on the sky map. ► Spot dozens of asterisms along with the official constellations. ► Adjust the visible constellations and customize their representation on the screen. UNIQUE FEATURES: ◆ INTERACTIVE TRAJECTORIES RELATIVE TO AN OBSERVER Instead of the classic trajectory that shows the object’s trajectory in the celestial sphere relative to the Earth’s center, the app presents the object’s trajectory in the sky relative to an observer. A long touch on the trajectories relative to the observer will move the sky object to the selected point. While holding the touch, move your finger along the trajectory to change the time. ◆ FLEXIBLE SEARCH Make use of the flexible search — quickly find space objects, easily navigate across different objects and events’ types. Look for "stars", "mars moons", "mars conjunctions", "solar eclipse", and the app will show you all related objects, events, and articles! There are also Trending and Recent categories in the search section. The first one presents the currently most popular objects, events, or news; the second category contains objects you recently selected. ◆ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE EVENT REMINDERS Set event reminders on any time and date not to miss a solar eclipse, a Full Moon, or a star-planet configuration you're interested in. ◆ ASTRONOMY CALENDAR WITH A STARGAZING INDEX AND WEATHER FORECAST Check out the calendar of celestial events that includes lunar phases, meteor showers, eclipses, oppositions, conjunctions, and other exciting events. Learn what astronomy events will occur this month or see what happened in the sky a year ago! Verify the Stargazing Index calculated from a Moon phase, light pollution, cloudiness, and time when an object is visible. The higher this index is, the better the observation conditions are. You don’t need several apps for your stargazing planning anymore; Sky Tonight contains all the info you need. Premium Access: * The app includes paid Premium Access. Get Premium Access to use Sky Tonight with no limits! Without the subscription, you can’t see most of the interface items in various sections such as Visible Tonight, Calendar, and Search. Therefore, you’re limited in planning and improving your observations. Premium Access will allow you to unlock all the interface items in any view and make the most of all the app’s features. Advertisements will also be removed not to interrupt your stargazing experience. Privacy policy: https://vitotechnology.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://vitotechnology.com/terms-of-use

Latest Version

2.4.0

Size

502.7 MB

First Released

Aug 18, 2021

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide

What is the Sky Tonight app?

Sky Tonight is an astronomical app for exploring the sky, identifying bright objects, viewing astronomical events, and finding celestial bodies. It is developed by the creators of Star Walk apps.

How does Sky Tonight identify objects in the sky?

Sky Tonight uses real-time interactive sky maps. Users point their device at the sky to see positions of space objects. Tapping an object provides extended information.

Does Sky Tonight have a Time Machine feature?

Yes, Sky Tonight includes a Time Machine feature. It allows users to determine the positions of celestial bodies at different time periods.

Does Sky Tonight support augmented reality (AR)?

Yes, Sky Tonight supports an augmented reality mode. This overlays the sky map onto the image from the device's camera for a merged view.

Can I customize the display of constellations in Sky Tonight?

Yes, Sky Tonight allows users to adjust visible constellations and customize their representation. Users can also spot dozens of asterisms.

How does the flexible search work in Sky Tonight?

Sky Tonight's flexible search quickly finds space objects, events, and articles. It supports queries like "stars," "mars moons," or "solar eclipse" and includes Trending and Recent categories.

Can Sky Tonight provide event reminders?

Yes, Sky Tonight offers fully customizable event reminders. Users can set reminders for any time and date for events like solar eclipses, Full Moons, or star-planet configurations.

Does Sky Tonight have an astronomy calendar?

Yes, Sky Tonight features an astronomy calendar. It includes celestial events like lunar phases, meteor showers, eclipses, oppositions, and conjunctions.

What is the Stargazing Index in Sky Tonight?

The Stargazing Index in Sky Tonight indicates observation conditions. It is calculated from Moon phase, light pollution, cloudiness, and object visibility time. A higher index means better conditions.

Is Sky Tonight free to use, or does it require a subscription?

Sky Tonight includes paid Premium Access. Without a subscription, users cannot see most interface items in sections like Visible Tonight, Calendar, and Search.

What benefits does Sky Tonight's Premium Access offer?

Premium Access in Sky Tonight unlocks all interface items across all views, enabling full use of app features. It also removes advertisements for an uninterrupted stargazing experience.

Where can I find the privacy policy for Sky Tonight?

The privacy policy for Sky Tonight is available at https://vitotechnology.com/privacy-policy.