MoonCalc org

Name: MoonCalc org
Rating: 4.85 (1776 reviews)
Author: Torsten Hoffmann

By: Torsten Hoffmann

Simulates the path of the moon - App for the website www.mooncalc.org

Features & Capabilities

MoonCalc org is a Chrome extension that simulates the path of the moon in detail. It detects key lunar events such as moonrise, moon culmination, and moonset, providing precise timings for each. The extension displays the azimuth and altitude for any location and time, allowing users to plan night-time activities or astronomical observations effectively.

All this information is presented on an interactive map, making it easy to visualize the moon's trajectory across the sky from your chosen location. Whether you are an astronomy enthusiast, photographer, or just curious about lunar movements, MoonCalc org offers accurate and user-friendly lunar path simulation directly in your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Torsten Hoffmann

Downloads:

87,228 145

Rating:

4.85

(1,776) 1 new ratings

Version:

5.1 Last updated: 2026-06-07

Version code:

Creation date:

2017-04-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
de.th.mooncalcorg.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

9.17MB

Email:

to*****@torsten-hoffmann.de

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 226,824 ▲ 1,766

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Developed by:

Torsten Hoffmann

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.th.mooncalcorg

Email:

to*****@torsten-hoffmann.de

Website:

https://www.torsten-hoffmann.de

User Reviews

MoonCalc org is praised for its fast, accurate moon tracking and phase data, useful for photographers and outdoor enthusiasts. Users find it easy to use and appreciate the ad-free and globally applicable features. However, issues include limited map zoom and geolocation handling, absence of advanced search functions, lack of visual moon phase simulations, omission of some moon position specifics, and slow map performance with questionable permission requests.

Pros

Accurate and reliable moon position and phase data, comparable to NASA's calculator but with additional features like future predictions.
Easy to use with a quick interface to check moonrise, moonset, azimuth, altitude, and phase information.
Highly useful for photography planning, moon tracking, and outdoor activities such as fishing or camping.
Worldwide functionality with detailed scientific descriptions enhancing the learning experience.
Ad-free experience and good integration with the developer's website for more in-depth data.

Cons

Limited zoom and geolocation functionality causing map issues when zooming out or setting geolocation.
Lacks reverse search feature to find times and dates based on specific moon conditions (e.g., phase and azimuth).
No visual simulation or graphical representation of the current moon phase on the map, only textual data provided.
Missing some moon position data such as exact rise & set times with seconds and the 'moon underfoot' (nadir) position, which users would find helpful.
Slow map loading even with good internet connection and unclear permissions request for multimedia files that feels unnecessary.