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TUAW's Daily App: Phases

Phases is one of those apps that has a lot of information you wouldn't really think of or need -- until you actually have an app available to give it to you. Basically, Phases tells you everything you need to know about the moon, from when it wanes and waxes, rises and sets, and when and where it appears in the sky. Sure, it might not be the most pressing information to have, but it's kind of fun to check and see if it really is a full moon out, or find out just when the moon will be up in the evening.

And you don't even need an Internet connection -- the app has a database of over 20,000 cities, so even if you can't hook up to the 'net, you can still get information from the app. It's just 99 cents in the store right now, so if the clean design and surprising amount of data available in this one appeals to you, definitely give it a download.

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tkelley

Companion app for star walk? I would definitely use this as one.

September 21 2010 at 9:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Catatonic

Am I wrong, or are the phase names wrong? Don't the moon phases (from waxing to full to waning to new) move from right to left (not left to right) when viewed from earth? Or am I standing on my head again...?

September 21 2010 at 10:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Robert

Yes, the phases are wrong. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_phase

September 21 2010 at 1:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Marc Edwards

Thanks Mike. We're really happy to be the TUAW Daily App.

@Catatonic I believe we are showing the correct images. Don't forget to account for hemisphere. Hemisphere can be set in Phases, so it'll match the moon as seen in your location. (The difference in hemisphere is noted in that Wiki article Robert linked to.)

(I'm part of the Bjango team.)

September 22 2010 at 5:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
knewsom

Actually, yes, this IS a good app for witches. ...but more likely the Wiccan variety than the "Satanic blood alter picnicking tea-party" ones. :)

I actually have iEphemeris lite, which I think is as good or better, though; it gives realtime data as it occurs (continually updating).

September 21 2010 at 10:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Zoidbert

I rather like MoonPhase (http://tinyurl.com/yzfme3j); it gives me a Werewolf warning.

September 21 2010 at 9:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
maxats

Don't downplay the importance of moon/sun apps. As a photographer, my Moon app is invaluable for planning moonrise shots!

September 21 2010 at 8:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
signup

This will be handy for witches — I mean, Tea Party representatives.

September 21 2010 at 8:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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ObamaPacman

LOL. Except they hate technology:

I can see Russia from my house!!!!

September 21 2010 at 4:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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