I have been working on a hobby program that calculates the times of moonrise and moonset froma given location. for the formulas i have been using Jean Meeus’ Astronomical Algorithms book. So far I have successful been able to calculate the ascension and declination for any given date. Currently I am working on the rising setting and transit (chapter 15). My functions work with his example of Venus, but trying with the moon I do not get accurate results. Using the interpolation method in the book does not seem to add accuracy. Am I missing something? Are there specific considerations for the moon that are not included in the book? I would greatly appreciate any advice given!
Help with more accurate rising setting and transit calculation for moon
Submitted 1 year ago by tronx4002@lemmy.world to astronomy@mander.xyz
paul0207@lemmy.sdf.org 1 year ago
Hello, are you accounting for parallax and for atmospheric refraction?
tronx4002@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Refraction yes, but not parallax. I will add that in. I appreciate the reply!