# Moon Phases

> Moon phases, surface luminosity, and the official moonrise and moonset times

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsys.MoonPhases](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsys.MoonPhases)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.microsys.MoonPhases`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Microsys Com Ltd.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 11,985
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 15.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2020-09-02
- **Publisher country:** RO
- **Size:** 129 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsys.MoonPhases)
- **Website:** [http://www.microsys.ro/](http://www.microsys.ro/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://microsys.ro/privacy.htm](http://microsys.ro/privacy.htm)

## Description

"Moon Phases" is an Android application that reveals the Moon's current phase, surface luminosity, and precise moonrise/moonset times for any location worldwide. It features lunar phases for past and future dates, details on lunar eclipses, and information about the Moon's age and zodiac sign. Additionally, it provides a 3D view of the Moon, a lunar calendar, and high-resolution images of lunar features. Ideal for astronomers, astrologers, hunters, and fishermen seeking optimal viewing and activity times.

## Rankings

- #529,718 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

## Review summary

Multiple reviewers give enthusiastic praise and find the app useful and informative. The main recurring negatives are functional: users report crashes and difficulty exiting the app. Ads are noted as small and unobtrusive.

### Pros

- Strongly positive user reception — multiple reviewers call it great/stupendous/enjoyable
- Perceived as useful and informative about the Moon (users say it solves problems and is well done)
- Ads reported as unobtrusive (small, not affecting enjoyment)

### Cons

- Stability/usability problems mentioned (crashing)
- Difficult to exit/quit the app (hard to get out after opening)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsys.MoonPhases)