# Moon-Spotting Apps This App Helps You Count Down to Supermoons and Other Lunar Events By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermoon References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/supermoon/id687795694?mt=8) & [supermoon.iphonemarks](http://supermoon.iphonemarks.com/) Supermoon is an app, developed by Piet Jonas, that helps you count down to supermoon events so you don't miss them. A supermoon is essentially a new moon or full moon which occurs when the moon is at 90% or greater of its perigee, or the mean closest approach to the earth. You don't have to understand astronomy to appreciate the beauty of a supermoon however, as we found out on Supermoon Sunday. During a supermoon event, the moon's [lunar disk appears bigger and brighter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-identification-camera) than usual, making for a gorgeous spectacle in the dark sky. If you miss a supermoon event, you can view it on the app for 12 hours after. However, downloading the app will ensure that you don't miss future supermoons, super full moons or [super new moons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mission-to-earthphase) in the future. In addition to [counting down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandelion-chocolate-advent-calendar) to these eye-catching lunar spectacles, you can add future events to your calendar and share the dates via social media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Supermoon Events:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative experiences or products centered around supermoon events. - **Moon-spotting Apps:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of moon-spotting apps that provide users with information about lunar events. - **Enhanced Lunar Experiences:** The potential to create immersive and enhanced experiences for individuals to appreciate the beauty of supermoons and other lunar events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Astronomy:** The astronomy industry can benefit from developing new technologies and tools for studying and observing lunar events like supermoons. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for the mobile app development industry to create moon-spotting apps that offer unique features and functionalities for users. - **Tourism and Events:** In the tourism and events industry, there is potential to create special events and travel packages centered around supermoon and other lunar events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Based Eclipse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-eclipse.md) - [Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-app.md) - [Super Moon-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermoon-super-doughnut.md) - [Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsketcher.md) - [Meaningful Connection-Driven Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonlight-dating-app.md) - [Collaborative Blue Moon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-blue-moonphase.md) - [Event Countdown Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/event-countdown.md) - [Monochromatic Lunar Event Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-naps-lunar-calendar.md) - [Sunlight Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunseek.md)