TukiDon is an outdoor photo planning app that shows when, where, and which direction to shoot. See sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, azimuth and elevation for the Sun and Moon, golden hour and blue hour, weather, moon phase, and full moon names on one screen. Pick any spot on the map, then scrub a horizontal timeline in 1-hour or 1-minute steps to simulate light and conditions. An optional aircraft track overlay helps you plan striking aircraft x moon alignments.
WHO IT IS FOR
- Landscape, nightscape, astro, moon, aviation, and railway photographers
- Creators who want precise front vs backlight timing
- Shooters who never want to miss golden or blue hour
- Planners who use new moon, full moon, and a phase calendar
- Spotters chasing the moment an aircraft crosses the Moon
CORE FEATURES
- Sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset with exact times and azimuth
- Timeline with 1-hour and 1-minute resolution for Sun/Moon elevation and direction
- Magic hour coloring (golden/blue) to judge front/back light at a glance
- Moon phase calendar listing new moon and full moon
- Monthly full moon names (e.g., Wolf Moon, Strawberry Moon)
- Map-based planning with quick location search and free pin placement
- Weather at the selected spot to set realistic expectations
- Full-moon direction line to preview alignments and compositions
- Aircraft tracks overlay to evaluate aircraft x moon opportunities
HOW IT WORKS
- Pick a spot on the map or search by city, landmark, peak, beach, or airport
- Swipe the timeline to preview Sun/Moon elevation and azimuth with magic hour coloring
- Open the phase calendar to confirm new moon and full moon
- Check weather and, if needed, aircraft tracks to lock your plan
SCENE IDEAS
- Dawn/dusk front light for maximum color and saturation
- Backlit silhouettes with clean rim light by reading azimuth vs subject direction
- City, summit, or shoreline alignments using the full-moon direction line
- Aircraft x moon crossings using tracks plus low Moon altitude windows
- Astro and Milky Way sessions planned around new moon and low Moon altitude
TIMELINE AND LOCATION TIPS
- Jump days forward or back on the same timeline to scout trips and remote sites
- Visualize day flow: twilight transitions and magic hour are color coded to cut dead time
- Long-press to drop a pin; check terrain and obstacles vs azimuth lines to predict visibility
- Compare the full-moon direction line with terrain to anticipate clearances and overlaps
PRIVACY AND PERMISSIONS
- Location is used to display your position on the map and can be turned off anytime
- Network access is used to fetch weather and related data; usage is minimal
FIRST STEPS
- Allow location (optional) or select a spot on the map
- Search your target place and confirm colored magic hour windows in minute mode
- Scrub the timeline to review Sun and Moon motion, weather, and the full-moon direction
- Note the best time for your theme: landscape, nightscape, aviation, or railway
- Shoot responsibly: verify access, safety, local laws, and aviation spotting rules
WHY TUKIDON
TukiDon began as a tool to find the instant an aircraft crosses the Moon and evolved into a complete outdoor photography planner. It unifies Sun and Moon motion, phase, magic hour, weather, maps, and aircraft tracks into one simple flow so you can build repeatable plans and spend more time creating.
KEYWORDS
sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, azimuth, direction, elevation, sun angle, moon angle, golden hour, blue hour, magic hour, weather, map planning, location search, photo planning, outdoor, landscape, nightscape, astrophotography, milky way, moon phase, phase calendar, new moon, full moon, full moon names, front light, backlight, silhouette, time-lapse, timeline, aircraft tracks, aviation, railway, travel, hiking, camping
DISCLAIMER
TukiDon is a planning aid. Always verify on-site conditions including access permissions, safety, rapid weather changes, aviation spotting rules, and local laws.