Astronomical data can look unexpected when the wrong same-named city is selected, the viewed date changed, or observed visibility is compared with a geometric calculation.
Checks to make
- Confirm the exact city and region in the Location section.
- Verify the device date, time, and time-zone settings.
- Check the date and time selected on World Clock: the Sun, Moon, and Sky Path sections follow that selection. Tap Now if you intended to view the current moment.
- Remember that terrain and weather can hide the sun or moon.
- Remove and add the correct location if the wrong same-named city was selected.
What the result tells you
- Calculated sunrise is not the moment sunlight clears every local obstruction.
- Moon illumination does not guarantee that the moon is above your visible horizon.
- Sun and moon positions update periodically in Now mode. They are not intended to move continuously; check the selected date and time before assuming a position is wrong.
- Polar day or night, or a date with no moonrise or moonset, can be normal for the selected location.
Before trying again
- Provide the city, date, and displayed values in a support report.
- Use local official sources for safety-critical planning.