v0.2.0

What's Changed

This release introduces new sensors for detailed lunar positioning and phases, enhances the accuracy of lunar calculations, and updates the method for fetching new data with a configurable update interval. Additionally, it includes support for German and Indonesian translations and adds more detailed attributes for existing sensors.

New Sensors Added

• Moon Altitude Sensor: Provides the altitude of the moon in degrees and radians.
• Moon Azimuth Sensor: Provides the azimuth of the moon in degrees and radians.
• Moon Parallactic Angle Sensor: Provides the parallactic angle of the moon in degrees and radians.
• Moon High Sensor: Provides the time of the next moon high position.
• Next Moon Phase Sensor: Provides the next moon phase and its date.
• Next Third Quarter Sensor: Provides the date for the next third quarter moon phase.
• Next First Quarter Sensor: Provides the date for the next first quarter moon phase.

Additional Translations

• Added support for German (DE) and Indonesian (ID) languages. Thanks @Tamsy in #3

Improvements

• Enhanced accuracy of lunar calculations.
• Changed the method for fetching new data with a configurable update interval.
• Added more detailed attributes for existing sensors.

New Contributors

• @Tamsy made their first contribution in #3

Full Changelog: v0.1.2...v0.2.0

v0.1.2

What's Changed

• Fix: update interval issue to ensure sensor values are updated correctly and in a timely manner.

Tip

A custom card is available for this integration, offering a visually appealing and informative lunar phase tracker. Find and install the Lunar Phase Card here.

Full Changelog: v0.1.1...v0.1.2

v0.1.1

What's Changed

• Fix display of moon age in days by @ngocjohn in #2

Full Changelog: v0.1.0...v0.1.1

v0.1.0

Initial Release - v0.1.0

First release of the Lunar Phase integration for Home Assistant! This initial version brings a comprehensive set of features to help you track and monitor the phases of the moon.

Features:

• Moon Phase Sensor: Displays the current phase of the moon with detailed state options including New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
• Moon Age Sensor: Provides the age of the moon in days.
• Distance to Moon: Offers distance to the moon in kilometers and miles.
• Illumination Fraction: Indicates the fraction of the moon that is illuminated.
• Moon Rise and Set Times: Shows accurate moon rise and set times.
• Next New and Full Moon: Displays the dates for the next new moon and full moon.

Installation:

• Available for installation via HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) or manual installation.

Configuration:

• Easy configuration through the Home Assistant UI. Users can set their city for precise lunar data. If the city is not found in the database, additional location details can be provided.