Apps & Software

Apps and Software

Here you'll find some of the best eclipse-related apps and software available, as judged by members of the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force. To avoid overwhelming you with too much information, we've intentionally weighted our listings toward resources that are relatively new, up to date, and/or especially relevant to the August 21, 2017, solar eclipse across America. We've also considered quality, of course; if an app or software is listed here, we think it's of high quality. If it's not listed here, that doesn't mean it's not of high quality — it just means we can't list everything. If you have, or know of, a resource that you think belongs here, please contact us; we can't guarantee that we'll add the item to our website, but we will consider it.

Want to know more about what eclipse apps can do for you? See Rick Fienberg's article "Solar Eclipse Apps You’ll Need on Eclipse Day" at SkyandTelescope.com.

Apps for iOS Devices (iPhone and/or iPad)

Eclipse-Specific Apps

General Astronomy Apps with Eclipse Simulation

Apps for Android Devices

Eclipse-Specific Apps

*Formerly called WeatherBomb, Flowx is a weather app, but it's included here because it displays eclipse and weather data together on an interactive map to help you plan where to be for the best chance of clear skies on August 21, 2017.

General Astronomy Apps with Eclipse Simulation

Apps for (Almost) Any Device with a Web Browser

*Natural Atlas is a hiker's/explorer's GPS mapping app, but it's included here because it shows the August 21, 2017, path of totality and eclipse circumstances for parks, recreation areas, and other natural attractions throughout the U.S. An iOS app is available too.

Planetarium Programs with Eclipse Simulation for Desktop & Laptop Computers

Camera Control for Automated Eclipse Imaging

High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) Image Compositing