What is Sun and Moon projection on gmap?
Photographers, plan your shot with precision. Moon Ground Projection shows exactly where the Moon or Sun will appear — even which side of the road — at any time, anywhere. Perfect for framing golden hour, moonrises, and skyline compositions.
Problem
Photographers struggle to accurately predict celestial positions and rely on guesswork for framing, leading to missed shots and inefficient planning for sun/moon-based compositions.
Solution
Web-based tool that lets photographers precisely visualize the Moon/Sun's position and trajectory on street-level Google Maps, enabling accurate shot planning for golden hour, moonrises, and skyline shots.
Customers
Landscape photographers, astrophotographers, and travel content creators who prioritize precise celestial composition in their work.
Unique Features
Street-level celestial projection, real-time position updates for Moon/Sun, and side-of-the-road visibility indicators for framing.
User Comments
Saves time in scouting locations
Improves accuracy for moonrise shots
Intuitive Google Maps integration
Essential for astrophotography planning
Reduces trial-and-error framing
Traction
Launched as a standalone web tool in 2024, integrated with Google Maps API. Reported $12k MRR with 5k active users (primarily professional photographers) within 6 months of launch.
Market Size
The $40 billion global photography industry sees growing demand for planning tools, with astrophotography alone growing at 25% CAGR (Grand View Research, 2023).
