Always opens up to the current phase of the MoonMoon rise and set times
Sun rise and set times
Times of morning and evening twilight
Current moon phase
Times and dates of the major moon phases for the current month
An inbuilt calendar that lets you see data for different dates and times
A Daily View diagram that shows where the Moon and Sun will be in the sky
for the selected date
The Daily View diagram and information can be printed out
A calendar for the selected month (showing rise/set times and daily moon
phases) can be printed out
Lists Equinox and Solstice information as well as the length of the seasons
for the selected year
Gives the date of Easter Sunday for the selected year
Provides data on a selected date - day/week no.; days till Christmas
Links to online resources on the Moon
The Daily View screen shows where the Moon and Sun will be
during the day, overlaid on a blue band that shows morning and evening twilight
and the hours of daylight. In addition, the height of the Moon and Sun on the
day in question are also shown. For photographers, this information will show
the best times during the day to find the quality of light for photography. For
fishermen, it will show the best times for night-time fishing when the moon is
high and bright, for instance; for gardeners, it will show when to sow by
moonlight; for military, it will allow planning of night-time exercises or
sorties, around new moon when the night sky is at its darkest; for amateur
astronomers, it will show when to do your observing - when the moon is near new
or predominantly in the daytime sky (if you prefer observing deep-sky objects);
or when it's high in the night-time sky if you enjoy obseving the moon itself.
Anyone interested in sunrise and/or sunset will benefit from
the the Sunrise & Sunset Positions screen as this shows where to look for
both (as seen from your location) and also gives the compass bearing (azimuth)
of both. Times of Nautical and Civil twilight are also provided as the available
light around these times of day can make for great photographs.