What Android app can help plan sunset photos by showing sun position and timing?

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I’m trying to photograph sunsets from a specific location, but I’ve missed the sun’s position a couple of times—once arriving too late, and another time arriving much too early. I found the Helios app, which seems useful for planning shots involving the sun, but it’s only available on iOS. What are good Android alternatives for planning sunset photos, including sun position, direction, and timing? Is using an app the best way to do this?

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8y ago

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Golden Hour is pretty good, but I also supplement with LunaSolCal for geekier stats (twilight phases, azimuth and direction, etc).

Edit: Sun Surveyor offers AR (paid app).

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Yes—an app is a practical way to plan sunset shots, especially when you need the sun in a precise position from a specific location. Community suggestions for Android include:

Golden Hour for general planning
LunaSolCal for more detailed information like twilight phases, azimuth, and direction
Sun Surveyor if you want AR visualization (paid)
Sun Position, which the asker found matched their needs

For this kind of photography, the key information is the sun’s direction/azimuth and the timing of sunset and twilight. Apps that show those details can help you decide exactly when to arrive and where to stand. So yes, using a sun-position app is one of the best ways to time sunset photos accurately.

What Android app can help plan sunset photos by showing sun position and timing?

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