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Sun Clock Adds PWA Support, Dark Mode, Annual Calendar, and Bug Fixes
Key points
- Sun Clock is now a Progressive Web App (PWA).
- An annual calendar and dark mode have been added.
- A bug affecting the Moon icon in Safari was fixed.
- New options for a ticking seconds hand and clock face numbers were included.
New Features and Accessibility
Sun Clock, a tool that visualizes the sun's position and related times (sunrise, solar noon, sunset, golden hour, twilight) along with moon phases and times, has received several updates. A significant addition is its conversion to a Progressive Web App (PWA), allowing users to install it on their devices and access it offline. This enhances the application's availability and convenience for users.
The update also introduces an annual calendar, providing a broader temporal context for solar and lunar events. Furthermore, a dark mode option has been implemented, offering users an alternative visual theme that may be preferred in certain lighting conditions or for aesthetic reasons. An auto-color mode, which dynamically changes colors with time periods, was also added.
User Interface and Bug Fixes
Improvements to the user interface include new options for displaying odd numbers on the clock face and applying the "use 12-hour times" setting to the clock face numbers. A ticking seconds hand option was also added, with the sweep hand remaining the default. These changes provide more customization for users.
A specific bug affecting the Moon icon's display in recent versions of Safari has been resolved, ensuring correct visual representation for users of that browser. The code has also been updated with an MIT license.
Core Functionality and Privacy
Sun Clock continues to offer its core functionality of displaying solar and lunar positions and times based on the user's current location. It also features a unique directional rotation that adjusts based on the user's hemisphere, matching the sun's apparent movement, with an option to change this in settings. The application remains free to use and ad-free.
Regarding user privacy, Sun Clock collects only aggregate user statistics. Location and settings are stored locally in the web browser and are not transmitted to a server. No cookies are saved or sent, maintaining user data privacy.
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Reporting from
Sun Clock, a 24-hour clock displaying solar and lunar information, has been updated with Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality, an annual calendar, dark mode, and various bug fixes. These updates improve the application's accessibility, features, and user experience.