Eclipse Companion is the easiest way to plan the next two major total solar eclipses: August 12, 2026 and August 2, 2027. Get precise eclipse timing, a live countdown to totality, phase guidance, maps, weather context, and planning tools for observers and photographers on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
The app now supports both headline total solar eclipses: the European 2026 eclipse and the long-duration August 2, 2027 eclipse across southern Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East.
The 2026 total solar eclipse crosses the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, with a maximum totality of about 2 minutes 18 seconds. It is a rare chance to plan a European total eclipse around dramatic late-day light.
The 2027 total solar eclipse is exceptional: totality reaches about 6 minutes 23 seconds near Egypt, with the path crossing southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Somalia, and the Indian Ocean.
Eclipse Companion is built for eclipse day, not generic astronomy browsing. It helps you know exactly when the important moments happen at your location for each supported event.
Eclipse Companion is available for both iPhone and Android devices, making it easy for anyone to prepare for the total solar eclipses on August 12, 2026 and August 2, 2027. The app provides precise eclipse timing, phase notifications, and tools designed for eclipse observers and photographers. Whether you use an iPhone or an Android phone, Eclipse Companion helps you stay ready for the most important seconds of totality.
Learn when the eclipse starts, when totality begins, and how long the best phase lasts in your chosen location.
Compare cities, check totality path coverage, and review weather-oriented information before you commit to a spot.
Use the countdown and phase timing tools to prepare for the short window when the corona and other dramatic moments appear.
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Read the guideSee your selected city, eclipse status, countdown to totality, and immediate cloud forecast at a glance.
Keep your selected eclipse location and countdown visible on the iPhone Home Screen, so the next key moment is always only a glance away.
Follow the eclipse progress visually with a clean timeline, while keeping weather and totality status visible on one screen.
View contact timings, magnitude, visibility type, sunset timing, and a built-in Historical Viewing score in one clear overview.
Open a focused historical screen with cloud score, sample eclipse hour, and the last five years of August 12 weather history for each city.
Browse supported cities quickly, with filtering and sorting plus Historical Viewing score to narrow down the best observing options.
Compare candidate spots side by side across totality duration, sun altitude, live weather, and historical sky quality.
Turn on city markers to instantly spot which locations are inside totality, then open detailed contact timing for each candidate city.
Tap anywhere inside the totality band to preview local eclipse timing for that exact point.
On iPad in landscape mode, the larger screen makes map lookup more immersive and easier for planning routes and observation points.
Open the detailed hourly panel to switch between live, eclipse day, and historical views for temperature, sky condition, and cloud cover.
Follow the final moments before totality with a focused visual transition that helps you stay oriented as the eclipse deepens.
See the app's totality state during maximum eclipse, designed to keep the most important visual cues readable in the most dramatic moment.
Keep planning simple with a clear overview of eclipse type, local conditions, and key observer guidance.
Eclipse Companion supports the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse and the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse, with local timing for your selected viewing area.
The app is designed for eclipse travelers, first-time observers, and photographers who need a reliable timing companion during eclipse day.
Eclipse phases move quickly. A dedicated eclipse app makes it easier to stay on time than checking multiple sites or generic astronomy tools.
Eclipse Companion is growing around the eclipses people are actively planning for now, while keeping the app focused on accurate timing, clear maps, weather context, and practical field use.