The Eclipse App2.4.0 - App Store

On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross southern Spain, North Africa, Egypt and Arabia, and in Upper Egypt the sky will stay dark for more than six minutes, a totality no eclipse will match until 2114. The Eclipse App is your companion for the whole day: an interactive map of the path of totality, a rehearsal so you know what's coming, and a live countdown that guides you second by second, from first contact to the moment your eclipse glasses come off.

▶ YOUR ECLIPSE

See exactly what the eclipse looks like from your location: whether you'll see totality, how long it lasts, how much of the Sun is covered, and when every phase begins and ends, down to the second. Outside the path? You'll see your partial eclipse times too. Preview your sky in advance, and turn on Day-of Alerts so nothing sneaks up on you.

▶ THE MAP

Explore the path of totality from the Strait of Gibraltar across Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, and on over Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Tap any spot on the eclipse map to see its timing, how long totality lasts there, and how far it sits from the path. Comparing two towns? The map makes the tradeoffs easy to see, and Travel mode shows how long the drive into the path takes from cities nearby.

▶ HEAT, DUST AND CLOUDS

In 2027 the Sun stands high over much of the path, nearly overhead in Egypt and Arabia, and in August the heat and the desert dust matter as much as the clouds. Historical maps of heat, dust haze and cloud cover show what each spot has typically been like at eclipse hour, so you can plan for shade, water and the clearest sky.

▶ REHEARSAL

Practice eclipse day before it arrives, at your own pace. Walk through every phase from first contact to last, learn when glasses go on and come off, and try the camera and recorder ahead of time, so the real day feels familiar instead of frantic.

▶ LIVE COUNTDOWN

When the day comes, the eclipse countdown guides you in real time: what's happening, what to watch for, and exactly when it's safe to take your glasses off. An optional spoken audio guide keeps you hands-free. The totality countdown also stays live on your Lock Screen, so a glance is all it takes.

▶ SNAP AND RECORD

Take a photo without leaving the countdown. Scene mode shows the strange light around you, and Sun mode helps you aim and expose for the Sun itself. Or tap Record, put your phone down, and keep the sound of totality: the hush, the gasps, the cheers.

▶ RELIVE

Afterward, press play. Your photos and recordings play back on the eclipse's own timeline, just as they happened. It's the closest thing to standing back under the Moon's shadow. Sign in to back up your spots and Relives to your account.

▶ GOOD TO KNOW

- Free to use, no account needed and no subscriptions. Chaser, the clear-sky forecasting upgrade, is a single one-time purchase per eclipse.
- Available in ten languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Icelandic, and Japanese.
- Useful across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and beyond: even far from totality, you can see how much of the Sun will be covered where you are.

A note on safety: outside of totality, only look at the Sun through certified eclipse glasses or solar filters. The app tells you when, and proper glasses do the protecting.

A total solar eclipse is brief, and it doesn't wait. We built this app so you can spend those minutes looking up.

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Version History Getting ready for August 2027:
• The app now speaks Arabic, laid out right to left, with spoken eclipse-day cues in Arabic
• New Travel map: see how long it takes to reach the path of totality by car or public transport
• Rehearse Eclipse Day at your own pace: skip ahead to the next phase whenever you're ready
Plus a snappier start and viewing-spot sync fixes. 2.4.0 Oct 5 Your Relives, backed up:
• Create an account with Apple, Google, or an email code
• Back up Relive photos, videos, recordings, and viewing spots, then restore them on a new phone
• Moments now lists your recordings: play, share, or remove each one
• New for August 2027: Historical Heat and Historical Dust map layers
• Look ahead to the 2028 and 2030 total eclipses
Plus Relive playback and stability fixes. 2.3.0 Sep 3 More reliable Relive:
• Fixed a crash when opening Relive
• Photos you add from your library now appear in Relive
• Distances now match your region (kilometers or miles)
Plus wording and stability fixes across the app. 2.2.4 Aug 20 Clearer travel guidance for eclipse day: the leave-by time now notes that live traffic can't see planned road closures. New and improved print designs, smoother scrolling when reserving one, and small fixes throughout. And a thank-you for Chasers: your print discount now appears on every print card, ready to apply at checkout. 2.2.3 Aug 10 The eclipse is days away — one final sharpening pass:
• Pick the weather model behind your cloud map — meteoblue NEMS, DWD ICON, or ECMWF IFS
• The cloud-risk card now says when early forecasts are still settling
• Smoke & haze alerts only appear when the air truly calls for them
• A clearer guide to the map and your line of sight
Plus smoother loading and fixes across the app. 2.2.2 Aug 9 Eclipse week is here — this update gets you ready:
• New poster designs — pick a favorite and reserve your print before the eclipse
• Chaser maps: forecast dots along your sight line now shade smoothly from clear to blocked, with a clearer guide to what each map shows
• Smoke & haze advisories appear with your cloud forecasts
• Faster startup on Android
Plus fixes and refinements across the app. 2.2.1 Aug 8 Introducing Chaser mode for eclipse day — find your clear sky:
• Track up to five viewing spots and compare them at a glance
• See each spot's chance of clear skies along your line of sight to the sun
• Watch the weather move on animated forecast, satellite, and haze maps
• Get a leave-by time for every spot, with live eclipse-day traffic
Plus fixes and performance improvements. 2.2.0 Aug 4 Be ready for August 12.

• A new card on your dashboard collects viewing guides for exactly where you plan to stand — from country overviews down to region-by-region detail.
• Find certified eclipse glasses from a supplier that ships to your part of the world.
• Guides open right inside the app, so you never lose your place.

Now available in nine languages. 2.1.0 Jul 26 The Eclipse App returns for the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, rebuilt from the ground up. See exactly what your spot will see, follow the path across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, rehearse the day in advance, and let the Live Countdown guide you through every second. Snap photos and record the sound of totality without leaving the countdown, then relive it all just as it happened. Free, in nine languages. Clear skies! 2.0.1 Jul 20 The Eclipse App returns for the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, rebuilt from the ground up. See exactly what your spot will see, follow the path across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, rehearse the day in advance, and let the Live Countdown guide you through every second. Snap photos and record the sound of totality without leaving the countdown, then relive it all just as it happened. Free, in nine languages. Clear skies! 2.0.0 Jul 19 - Support selecting viewing spots in partial eclipse areas

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# CUSTOM VIEWING SPOTS

Add any location in the path of totality to see relevant eclipse details, view nearby eclipse attractions, and track cloud forecasts.

--- 1.3.2 Update ---

# TIMER NOTIFICATIONS

Get notified of totality while using other apps—including your camera.

--- 1.3.0 Update ---

# CANADA

Eh? That's right. The Eclipse App now supports Canada! Find your spot in a province near you.

# MORE CITIES

Our comprehensive eclipse database just got a little more comprehensive.

--- 1.2.0 Update ---

We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.4.4 04/04/2024 - Bug fixes

--- 1.4.0 Update ---

# CUSTOM VIEWING SPOTS

Add any location in the path of totality to see relevant eclipse details, view nearby eclipse attractions, and track cloud forecasts.

--- 1.3.2 Update ---

# TIMER NOTIFICATIONS

Get notified of totality while using other apps—including your camera.

--- 1.3.0 Update ---

# CANADA

Eh? That's right. The Eclipse App now supports Canada! Find your spot in a province near you.

# MORE CITIES

Our comprehensive eclipse database just got a little more comprehensive.

--- 1.2.0 Update ---

We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.4.2 04/03/2024 - Bug fixes

--- 1.4.0 Update ---

# CUSTOM VIEWING SPOTS

Add any location in the path of totality to see relevant eclipse details, view nearby eclipse attractions, and track cloud forecasts.

--- 1.3.2 Update ---

# TIMER NOTIFICATIONS

Get notified of totality while using other apps—including your camera.

--- 1.3.0 Update ---

# CANADA

Eh? That's right. The Eclipse App now supports Canada! Find your spot in a province near you.

# MORE CITIES

Our comprehensive eclipse database just got a little more comprehensive.

--- 1.2.0 Update ---

We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.4.1 03/29/2024 # CUSTOM VIEWING SPOTS

Add any location in the path of totality to see relevant eclipse details, view nearby eclipse attractions, and track cloud forecasts.

--- 1.3.2 Update ---

# TIMER NOTIFICATIONS

Get notified of totality while using other apps—including your camera.

--- 1.3.0 Update ---

# CANADA

Eh? That's right. The Eclipse App now supports Canada! Find your spot in a province near you.

# MORE CITIES

Our comprehensive eclipse database just got a little more comprehensive.

--- 1.2.0 Update ---

We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.4.0 03/21/2024 # TIMER NOTIFICATIONS

Get notified of totality while using other apps—including your camera.

--- 1.3.0 Update ---

# CANADA

Eh? That's right. The Eclipse App now supports Canada! Find your spot in a province near you.

# MORE CITIES

Our comprehensive eclipse database just got a little more comprehensive.

--- 1.2.0 Update ---

We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.3.2 03/17/2024 --- 1.3.0 Update ---

# CANADA

Eh? That's right. The Eclipse App now supports Canada! Find your spot in a province near you.

# MORE CITIES

Our comprehensive eclipse database just got a little more comprehensive.

--- 1.2.0 Update ---

We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.3.1 03/08/2024 # CANADA

Eh? That's right. The Eclipse App now supports Canada! Find your spot in a province near you.

# MORE CITIES

Our comprehensive eclipse database just got a little more comprehensive.

--- 1.2.0 Update ---

We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.3.0 03/07/2024 - Adjust splash screen and copy

--- 1.2.0 Update ---

We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.2.1 02/28/2024 We’re excited to introduce Guided Countdown and Cloud Forecasts.

# GUIDED COUNTDOWN

Know exactly when totality occurs and keep your eyes on the sky with audio-vibration countdowns. Track eclipse phenomena with a detailed list integrated into the countdown. Guided Countdown is available as a PRO feature or within a sponsored geographical area.

# CLOUD FORECASTS

Know the best locations to target on the days leading up to the eclipse. Simply save communities of interest and get hourly cloud cover forecasts as the eclipse approaches. Cloud Forecasts is available as a PRO feature. 1.2.0 02/27/2024 Subscribe to get notified of new Community Bulletins 1.1.0 02/12/2024 1.0 02/12/2024