HikariYomi

AR sun & moon paths, map shadow rays, 3-layer cloud sunset scores & Milky Way tools for photographers. Free core features, no subscriptions, one-time Pro unlock.

HikariYomi is an advanced AR solar telemetry and natural light scouting tool crafted specifically for photographers, cinematographers, and visual artists.

"Where will the light fall, and where will shadows stretch at this exact location and time?" Experience seamless fusion of augmented reality and high-resolution satellite cartography to orchestrate your lighting setup with surgical precision.

KEY CAPABILITIES:

◆ AR Live Solar & Shadow Telemetry

• Direct camera AR overlay displaying real-time celestial trajectory, solar altitude, and azimuth until sunset/twilight.
• Interactive Ground Shadow Vectors dynamically projecting shadow direction and multiplier ratios.
• Cinema lens field-of-view (FOV) framing guides (Anamorphic, Full Frame, Super 35, APS-C).

◆ Satellite Map Planner

• Drop a pin anywhere across the globe to simulate sunlight rays and casting shadows across satellite terrain.
• Granular time-scrubber to travel across 1-minute increments for upcoming weeks.
• Unlimited custom spot bookmarking with exact coordinates.

◆ Atmospheric Optics & Sunset Prediction

• Real-time weather telemetry powered by Apple WeatherKit.
• Proprietary 3-tier cloud breakdown (Low, Mid, High layers) with sunset vividness scoring.
• Golden hour and blue hour duration countdowns.

◆ Astrophotography & Nightscape Guide

• Precise moon phase, illumination percentage, and moonrise/set schedules.
• Galactic Center (Milky Way core) azimuth, elevation, and optimal dark-sky window tracker.
• Built-in NPF Rule and 500 Rule astrophotography exposure calculator.

◆ Deep iOS Integration

• Dynamic Island and Lock Screen Live Activities for magic hour countdowns.
• Home Screen Widgets for instant glanceable light telemetry.
• Haptic feedback and organic sound design (fully respectful of Silent Mode).

Never miss golden hour again. Unlock the language of natural light with HikariYomi.