App Profile: 3D Earth & moon, sun and stars

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking 3D Earth experience on your iPhone or iPad.

Harnessing the power of Apple’s Metal engine, this app offers a beautifully rendered, real-time 3D model of Earth, complete with stunning optical effects. Explore the globe from the comfort of your device, and marvel at the stars and galaxies that surround our planet.

Key Features:

• Real-Time Sun Position: Track the sun’s actual location in the sky, with dynamic lighting effects that change as it moves.
• Accurate Moon Position: Visualize the moon’s position relative to Earth, giving you a realistic view of our celestial neighbor (distance not to scale).
• High-Definition Earth Textures: Enjoy ultra-detailed textures that bring the planet to life, from the highest mountains to the deepest valleys.
• Texture Bumping: Experience the rugged terrain with detailed texture bumping that highlights mountains, hills, and valleys.
• Geolocation Display: Instantly locate your position on the map with the built-in geolocation service (activated on first use).
• Stunning Optical Effects: Witness spectacular lens flares and lighting effects as the sun shines into your view, adding a cinematic touch.
• Easy Autorotate: Effortlessly rotate the Earth with a simple swipe, allowing you to explore the globe from any angle.
• Atmospheric Realism: See the Earth’s atmosphere depicted with stunning detail, capturing the beauty of our planet’s protective layer.
• Realistic Water Reflections: Observe accurate reflections on bodies of water, enhancing the realism of your experience.
• Stellar Backdrop: Enjoy a realistic space backdrop featuring stars, the Milky Way, and distant galaxies, perfectly framing your 3D Earth experience.

This version is slightly more concise while maintaining the key details, with some tweaks for clarity and emphasis on the immersive experience.