For Photographers

Finding good natural light is hard. Reshoots take time.

SunCast shows you exactly when and where light turns ordinary scenes into standout shots — for any location, any date.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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4.8 · US App Store

Charles Bridge under flat, overcast light Charles Bridge bathed in golden-hour light
Guessing
Planned Shot

How it works

  1. Pick your spot
  2. See where the light will fall
  3. Shoot at the perfect moment

Built for the job

AR Sun Tracker

Hold your phone up at the location and watch the sun's full path overlay your scene — past, present, future. Frame the shot before the light even arrives.

Plan natural light through windows, shade in your garden, or scout outdoor shots without leaving your couch.

iPhone showing the sun path drawn over a real building in AR

Realistic Shadow Mapping

See realistic 3D shadows cast by buildings and terrain at any time of day, in any season.

Perfect for finding sunny spots, scouting locations, or figuring out which apartment gets light in winter.

3D shadows cast across a city block at noon

Golden & Blue Hour Times

Precise times for golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, sunset and every twilight phase — for any date, any place. So you know exactly when to be on location.

Sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour times for a location

Cloud & Weather Forecast

Hourly cloud cover layered with sun position data — spot the clearest window for shooting, planning, or just catching a perfect sunrise.

Hourly cloud cover forecast alongside sun position
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does it support golden hour and blue hour times?
Yes. The Sun Timetable shows precise times for any location and any date — sunrise, sunset, solar noon, golden hour, blue hour, dusk, dawn, and civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight.
What does the AR sun tracker show me?
Hold your iPhone up and SunCast overlays the sun's path on your real surroundings — where the sun is now, where it will be later, and where it rises and sets. Works for any time and any date.
Can SunCast show where the sun will be on a future date?
Yes. Pick any date — past or future — and any location, and SunCast shows the full sun path, sunrise and sunset times, and shadow positions for that moment.
How accurate is the sun position?
SunCast uses precise astronomical calculations — accurate enough for professional photography, architecture, and location scouting. The sun moves gradually enough that results stay consistent across an entire neighborhood.
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Stop guessing the light.

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