Is it going to be good?
A score out of 10 helps you judge the chances of a colorful sky. It’s a forecast, so even a promising evening can surprise you.
The sky put on a show. You found out from somebody else's photo.
Next time, know before you go.
Some evenings are worth stepping outside for. Magic Sunset checks cloud cover, rain, visibility and the timing of the light to help you choose. You get a forecast you can understand at a glance, with time to find a good spot.
7 days free, then $3.99/month. Cancel anytime.
Before you head out
Is tonight the one?
See what the forecast suggests, then plan when and where to watch the sun or moon rise or set.
Do the forecasts agree?
Magic Sunset checks Apple Weather near you and toward the horizon. In the U.S., it also compares NOAA/NWS information when available, so you can see whether the outlook agrees.
When does it get good?
See when the colors may warm up, peak, and keep glowing after sunset.
Don't go inside too soon
The sun goes down. The sky may still have more to say.
The best color can arrive after sunset, or appear in the sky behind you. The timeline helps you know when to stay a little longer.
- Golden hour
The light starts warming up.
- West fire
Watch for color building in the western sky.
- Peak colors
The predicted moment of strongest color.
- East glow
Turn around. The sky behind you may steal the show.
- Afterglow
Don't go inside yet. The last light may keep building.
Know where to look
Choose a spot with a view.
Pick a sunrise, sunset, moonrise or moonset. See the local time and direction, choose a spot and invite someone along. When you arrive, Live View helps you find the right part of the horizon.
Pick the moment
Choose sunrise, sunset, moonrise, or moonset. Magic Sunset makes a plan for the one you want to see.
Know when and where
See the local time and the real direction to face before you decide where to go.
Check the real horizon
On location, use Live View to line up the sun or moon with the horizon. Check for trees, roofs or hills that could block your view.
Meet there
Pick a meeting spot, look over the plan, and share it with family or friends when you're ready.
The big nights don't have to sneak up on you
See what is coming. Make a night of it.
Look ahead to eclipses, special full moons, equinoxes, solstices and other sky events. See what’s visible near you and make a private plan to watch.
Know what it is
See which events are visible near you, when the important moments happen, where to look, and why people care about them.
Plan around the real sky time
The event time doesn't move. You choose when everyone arrives, where to meet, and when to head home.
Send something worth keeping
Share a painterly invitation or add the plan to your calendar. It shows a friendly place name, not your exact coordinates.
Take someone with you
A good evening can start with “look at that.”
Pick a promising evening, find your spot and give yourself a little time outside.
7 days free, then $3.99/month. Cancel anytime.