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Why Aren't Solar Eclipses Modelled Anymore? (Solution: Redownload App To Reinstall Missing Planet-Moon Maps)

Waseem Malhi

May 16, 2023 01:50

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I've been using SkySafari for over a decade and I remember that during solar eclipses it would darken the sky at totality.

I just tried viewing the 2024 eclipse and nothing happens when the moon covers the sun.

Was this functionality removed?

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  Keiron Smith May 16, 2023 14:53

  Waseem, 

  Nothing has changed in SkySafari regarding eclipse modelling - yet!

  Developers are working to improve the modelling for the 2024 eclipse.

  If you will post a screenshot of what you currently see we can assess what is going on.

  You must be on the path of totality for the total solar eclipse simulation.

  Thanks!

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  Waseem Malhi May 16, 2023 22:18

  This is what I see from Uvalde, TX which is right on the centerline. The same location is modeled correctly on the Android version.

   

  

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  Waseem Malhi May 16, 2023 22:58

  In fact I just noticed the Earth and Moon Shadow Circles are not being drawn anywhere even though I have the option enabled.

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  Waseem Malhi May 31, 2023 00:33

  Any response?

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  Keiron Smith May 31, 2023 17:49

  Waseem, 

  I believe the issues is that you have not downloaded this planet maps.

  Do you have a map of Mars?

  Please reinstall the app, and watch for the prompt to make additional downloads.

  Let me know if this works for you.