Inspiration
Wanted to know the sunrise and sunset times during travel, where there was no internet availability. Hence, built the android app. Inspired by the feedback I got for the android app from the users, built the iOS app and the website.
What it does
The Sunrise Sunset Calculator is a free application that lets you find the following timings for either your current location or any given location on the earth:
- Sunrise and sunset
- Civil Dawn and Dusk
- Nautical Dawn and Dusk
- Astronomical Dawn and Dusk
The computation is done using the formulae at http://www.edwilliams.org/sunrise_sunset_algorithm.htm.
The Sunrise Sunset Calculator also has the following features:
- It lets you to set alarms at sunrise, sunset and any of the above dawn or dusk times.
- It lets you search sun in the sky map.
All of the features currently supported by the app are free.
How I built it
The android app is built with native android.
The ios app is built with a combination of phonegap and native ios.
The website is built using jQuery mobile and node.js.
Challenges I ran into
Many, particularly, while building the alarm feature on the android app.
Accomplishments that I’m proud of
- The Android app
- The iOS app
- The Website
What I learned
- Android development
- iOS development
- cordova
What’s next for Sunrise Sunset Calculator
Currently the website is in development https://sunrise-sunset.multisocialshare.com/
Adding more features to the website.
