Night & Day and Moon Phases

Travel through time on the day and night map, explore Moon phases, and find the Sun and Moon with Compass and Zenith views.

Watch light and shadow move across Earth and discover where the Sun and Moon are in the sky.

DAY AND NIGHT MAP • View illuminated and dark areas. • Change the date and time, or return to now. • If you also use World Clock, show shared favorite locations independently.

MOON PHASES • Check the phase, illumination, lunar age and distance from Earth. • Browse nearby major phases and the next full moon.

SUN AND MOON • Use Compass and Zenith views to see direction, azimuth and altitude. • Explore the sky at other dates and times.

Add the widget to your Home Screen and choose the System, Light or Dark app theme. On iOS 17 and later, customize the widget’s appearance and shared favorite locations.

The Sun and Moon section uses your current location to orient the local sky. Data and visualizations are for informational use and may be inaccurate.