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Astrospheric

Weather Daniel Fiordalis ⭐ 4.40 50,000+
Version 14.5.5 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 8 permissions requested View details

This app requests 8 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based) This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based) This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Network Connections view network connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Run At Startup run at startup This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Google Play License Check Google Play license check This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Astrospheric

Astrospheric provides advanced weather tools for professional astronomers and astrophotographers and supports hundreds of astronomical societies with tools that help members stay connected. Use the tools that professionals use every day! Features • 84 hour, hour-by-hour forecast • CMC astronomy data updated every 6 hours (no other service provides this data) • Ensemble cloud forecast lets you quickly compare the major forecast models with hourly updates (Astrospheric Pro) • Extended cloud forecast • Kp index for Aurora viewing (and alerts with Pro) • International Space Station (ISS) flyover paths and times • Astrospheric is the only astronomy service that integrates the smoke forecast into the transparency report • Sky data: cloud, sky transparency, seeing • Ground data: wind, temperature, and humidity • Precise rise and set times for both the sun and moon • Get weather alerts when conditions meeting your requirements are met (Astrospheric Pro) • Details Solar and Lunar eclipse data Astronomical Societies • Stay connected with chat, image sharing, and event planning with all of your members. • Qualifying astronomical societies can get Pro features for all of their members Site Mode • Information necessary to quickly set up your GOTO tracking mount • Available even if you don’t have a network connection Astrospheric Professional is now available to enable Weather Alerts, Ensemble cloud forecast, and more! • Astrospheric Professional is billed monthly or yearly and will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. The renewal cost will be the same as the initial sign-up cost of the subscription. Any changes in cost will be communicated before renewal takes place. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase. A link to these settings is made available within Astrospheric "My Profile" for easy access. • The terms of use and privacy policy may be found at https://www.astrospheric.com/privacypolicy.php, purchasing a subscription shows agreement to these terms. PLEASE NOTE: Weather data is not available for Hawaii due to the domain area covered by the Canadian Meteorological Center. However, satellite and light pollution map layers, as well as other features will work in Hawaii. More information on Astrospheric's domain can be found here: https://www.astrospheric.com/dynamiccontent/datadomain.html

What Astrospheric Is Used For

Based on the metadata, Astrospheric appears to be a weather app focused on astronomy and astrophotography planning. It is designed for people who need detailed sky and atmospheric conditions rather than a general daily forecast, with tools that may help estimate cloud cover, transparency, seeing, wind, humidity, and other factors that matter when observing the night sky. It also includes astronomy-specific information such as ISS flyover timing, sunrise and sunset data, moon data, eclipse details, and Kp index information for aurora viewing.

The app may be especially useful for professional astronomers, astrophotographers, and astronomy groups that need to coordinate observing sessions. The metadata also mentions society features for chat, image sharing, and event planning, which suggests it can support community organization as well as weather tracking. Because it requests location access and network access, it appears to use your device location to provide local sky and weather conditions and to fetch updated forecast data. Some features are labeled as Pro or subscription-based, so the app may offer additional forecasting and alert tools through in-app purchases.

Common uses

  • Plan observing sessions around cloud, transparency, and seeing conditions
  • Check hour-by-hour forecasts for astronomy-focused weather decisions
  • Track ISS flyover times and other sky events
  • Review sunrise, sunset, moon, and eclipse information
  • Monitor aurora-related Kp index data and alerts in Pro
  • Coordinate with astronomy societies through chat, image sharing, and event planning
  • Use location-based forecasts to get conditions for your area
Best for:
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App Details

Package:
com.astrospheric.dfior.astrospheric
Category:
Weather
Developer:
Daniel Fiordalis
Version:
14.5.5
Updated:
Feb 25, 2026
Min Android:
5.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.astrospheric.dfior.astrospheric
  • Age rating: Everyone

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