• TIMING
  • LUNAR
  • LOCATION
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve astronomical data with your AI

Connect Storm Glass Marine & Weather once. After that, your agent handles all the astronomical lookups for you.

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Short answer

How can I get sunrise and moon phase info through my AI?

Your agent uses the get_astronomy_data tool to fetch specific astronomical details for any set of coordinates. You'll get precise times for sunrise, sunset, and current moon phases immediately. Here is what you'll get.

Data outcomes

Where the data lands

What your agent produces from a single request.

TIMING

Sun movement data

The AI pulls exact sunrise and sunset times. You get the specific moments light changes for your location.

LUNAR

Moon phase details

Your agent identifies the current moon phase. This helps you track lunar cycles for planning or observation.

LOCATION

Coordinate-based results

The tool processes data based on the latitude and longitude you provide. Your agent translates these coordinates into readable times.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide if the astronomical data fits your specific needs. The AI provides the numbers, but you make the final call on how to use them.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent acts as the bridge between your question and the Storm Glass data.

  1. Parse location

    Your agent extracts the latitude and longitude from your prompt. It prepares these coordinates for the data request.

    get_astronomy_data

  2. Fetch data

    The agent calls the tool to pull the latest astronomical records. It requests the specific sun and moon metrics you asked for.

    get_astronomy_data

  3. Format response

    The AI takes the raw astronomical values and turns them into a clear sentence. It presents the sunrise or moon phase in a way that's easy to read.

    get_astronomy_data

  4. Final delivery

    The agent delivers the final answer directly in your chat interface. You get the information without leaving your current workspace.

    get_astronomy_data

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the data retrieval immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed locations for the specific place you are interested in.

Storm Glass Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qmfKShmcA0LrJkJsAAld34BJZKtZ3aVELK9mW9sI/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Storm Glass capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "storm-glass-marine-weather-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qmfKShmcA0LrJkJsAAld34BJZKtZ3aVELK9mW9sI/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What time is sunrise in [London] today?

  • Tell me the current moon phase for [New York City].

  • When is the next sunset at [40.7128, -74.0060]?

  • Give me the astronomical data for [Tokyo] including moon phase and sunset.

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Start here

Connect Storm Glass Marine & Weather once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change the weather data?

    No. The AI can only read and report the data provided by the tool.

  • 02

    Does the AI store my location history?

    No. The AI uses the coordinates you provide in the moment to fetch data.

  • 03

    Can I get tide information too?

    No. This specific tool is limited to astronomical data like sun and moon phases.

  • 04

    Do I need to provide coordinates every time?

    The AI works best when you provide a location or coordinates, but it can often resolve city names into coordinates itself.

  • 05

    Can the AI book a trip based on the sunset time?

    No. The AI only retrieves the data. You must handle any booking or planning actions yourself.

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