# A Solar Compass > Find when the sun aligns with any direction on Earth — live countdown included. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codehospital.tarzaha](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codehospital.tarzaha) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.codehospital.tarzaha` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Aralel GmbH - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 165 - **Version:** 1.11.40 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-25 - **First published:** 2025-02-28 - **Publisher country:** DE - **Size:** 44 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-07 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codehospital.tarzaha) - **Website:** [https://sunquest.codehospital.com](https://sunquest.codehospital.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sunquest.codehospital.com/privacy.html?updated=true](https://sunquest.codehospital.com/privacy.html?updated=true) ## Description A Solar Compass calculates the exact moment the sun aligns with any bearing on Earth — from your current position toward any target location on the globe.

Set your source location (via GPS or manual coordinates) and a target location. The app computes the precise local time when the sun's azimuth matches that bearing, displays a live countdown, and sends you reminders so you never miss the window.

KEY FEATURES

• Sun alignment calculator — uses real astronomical equations (Julian Day, solar declination, local sidereal time, azimuth) to find the next alignment within a 5-day look-ahead window.
• Live countdown — a real-time timer counts down to the exact alignment moment. Automatically recalculates when it reaches zero.
• GPS location — tap "Use GPS" to populate your coordinates automatically.
• Manual coordinates — enter any latitude/longitude for full control.
• Automatic timezone detection — fetches the correct UTC offset for your source location so the displayed time is always local.
• Home screen widgets — a 4×1 "Time Remaining" widget and a flexible 4×4 widget keep the countdown visible without opening the app.
• Alignment notifications — opt-in reminders at 60, 30, 10, 5, and 1 minute(s) before the alignment so you have time to step outside.
• Report wrong calculation — send feedback directly from the result screen if something looks off.
• Privacy-first — location data is stored locally on your device. Anonymous crash reporting is opt-in.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Open the app — your last-used or IP-detected location loads automatically.
2. Confirm or adjust your source and target coordinates.
3. The next alignment time and a live countdown appear instantly.
4. Allow notifications to receive reminders before the moment arrives.

PERMISSIONS USED

• Location (fine + coarse) — to detect your position via GPS for the calculation. Never sent to any server without your consent.
• Notifications — to deliver pre-alignment reminders (opt-in).
• Internet — to look up the timezone for your coordinates and to load your approximate location from IP on first launch.
• Exact alarm — to schedule precise notification delivery.

No account required. No sign-up. Works offline after the first timezone look-up. ## Rankings - #1,778,545 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.codehospital.tarzaha.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Solar Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carinalabs.solarcompass) — 22 users - [Sky Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skycompass) — 29 users - [Sunshine Compass - Sun Path](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.bischofs.sunco) — 97,258 users, 4.01 / 5 - [Helio Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kidshandprint.heliocompass) — 48 users - [Solar & Sun Position Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kraph.solarsunposition) — 914,046 users, 2.89 / 5 - [Helio Compass Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kidshandprint.heliocompasspro) — 2 users - [Simple Sun Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eland.simplesuncompassv2) — 504 users - [Compass: Direction & Level](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.simplecompass) — 1,153 users - [Smart Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sladjan.smartcompass) — 59,926 users, 3.89 / 5 - [Compass Guide:Navigation App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsbay.compass_guide) — 465 users - [Sun Map](https://chrome-stats.com/d/au.com.nationalphoto.sunmap) — 6,520 users - [Sun Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speedymarks.android.suncompass) — 328 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codehospital.tarzaha)