Sky Tonight - Star Gazing App

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4.6
47.7K reviews
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Everyone
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About this app

Track the next bright comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) easily and accurately with Sky Tonight. This all-in-one stargazing app shows the comet’s real-time position, trajectory, visibility, and upcoming events, making it the best tool for both casual and seasoned comet hunters.

Why choose Sky Tonight?

✔ It’s user-friendly

Whether you're a professional or just starting your astronomy adventure, Sky Tonight makes it easy to find and track comets. Search for C/2023 A3 in the app or just point your phone to the sky and the live sky map will adapt to your surroundings in real time.

✔ It’s science proved

All data comes from trusted scientific sources like NASA, the Comet Observation Database, and the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, ensuring reliable and up-to-date information.

✔ it’s more than just a comet tracker

Sky Tonight is a full-featured astronomy app. You can explore planets, stars, constellations, and deep sky objects, check a moon phase, plan your stargazing nights, and set reminders for astronomical events. It’s everything a stargazer needs in one app!

✔ It’s tailored to your preferences

Overlay the equatorial or azimuthal grid, adjust the magnitude settings, and switch to night mode or AR for an enhanced stargazing experience.

✔ It’s social

Snap photos of the night sky, overlayed with the app’s sky map, and share them with friends or the stargazing community.

How to explore C/2023 A3 with Sky Tonight?

Find the comet in your sky

Just search for C/2023 A3 in the app or point your device to the sky and see what's up there.

Track the comet trajectory through time

Use the Time Machine feature to explore how the comet will appear in upcoming nights. It’s perfect for planning your stargazing sessions ahead of time.

Set notification for upcoming events

Don’t miss any important moments! In the app’s calendar, mark the perihelion date of C/2023 A3 and set a notification to stay ready for the big event.

Stay updated with the latest comet news

Sky Tonight's Astronomy News section keeps you up to date with all the news about C/2023 A3 and other celestial events, with expert insights and tips.

Bonus features

★ Analema — the comet’s path through the year

See the comet’s path through the year in a beautiful curve. You can adjust the form of the curve, interlay it on your sky in AR-mode. Photographers used to take shots for the whole year to make this curve, you can do it in a few seconds!

★ Photo Editor — capture & share your night sky

Capture stunning shots of the night sky with the comet and other celestial objects overlaid on your photos. Use the built-in editor to add more detail. Share your photo of the comet’s path with your friends, and impress others with your unique astronomical photos!

Sky Tonight isn’t just about tracking comets – it's your complete stargazing companion, packed with tools to make every night under the stars unforgettable. Explore the cosmos like never before and enhance your celestial adventures with Sky Tonight!
Updated on
20 Sept 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
App activity, App info and performance and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
46.2K reviews
Akio Crimson
15 October 2024
Pretty nice. Does have the comet currently passing by (C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)) but it's very small. Very nice features, like showing the trajectory and time stamps when it will reach certain spots. Had to remove a star simply for all the menus being too sleek and hard to navigate. Add a simple back button instead of the weird "menu> menu> menu" design. Pretty funny how in the "Star gazing News" section, there's a short article about the comet and has a link to download a competitor's app
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Joe H
17 September 2024
Sky Tonight App is amazing. Extremely intuitive design and sleek user interface that provides a ton of details, options, functions without cluttering, or looking like it was meant for an astrophysicist. Graphics are beautiful; every line, word, or object has an interactive component. Feeling lost or overwhelmed, search Sky Tonight App on YouTube. Six short videos walkthrough every function, icon, and feature clearly in detail. Must have for hobbyist, would be astronomers, and serious fanatics.
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Michael Wesselman
18 October 2024
Still trying to figure out how to use it. At first it would give you augmented AI which didn't help inside the house.Thar was just as well because the compass was off by 180°. The compass seems to sort itself out after turning the phone on and off. Now when I'm outside I can't use it to find things in the sky because it does not work like sky map. The information saying when a comet will rise above the horizon or set is in dark blue and small print. It makes you buy a companion app.
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What's new

We've been hard at work giving the comets’ tails a makeover. Now, they’re so accurate you’ll swear they’re swishing right over your head! And speaking of comets, keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming C/2023 A3. It’s gearing up to be a real showstopper in the sky — make sure you don’t miss it! If you like the improvements, why not leave us a review? Your feedback helps keep the stars aligned!