Solar system map
Explore the relative positions of the Sun and planets for a chosen date or accelerated simulation.
Orbit Now
Read the sky
through time
Orbit Now brings together planetary positions, lunar illumination and phase, and the sky above your horizon for the date and time you choose.
At a glance
Pick a date. Let the universe move with it.
Continuous lunar phase
The illuminated edge changes continuously with lunar illumination instead of jumping between eight emoji-like stages.
Observed sky
Check the sky to the north, east, south, and west from your location or a simulated city.
Moons and ISS
See representative natural moons in orbit, along with the International Space Station in low Earth orbit.
How it works
See tonight's sky in three steps
- Choose a date and time.View the Moon and planetary layout for any moment you want to explore.
- Choose Solar system or Observed sky.Compare the full orbital layout with a horizon-based view.
- Accelerate time.Watch planets, moons, and the lunar phase move through time.
Location is only for observing the sky
Current location permission is used only to calculate the sky direction and horizon. You can change permission in Settings or choose a simulated city at any time.