The Sun, eight planets, Pluto and our Moon exactly where they are right now, on their true elliptical orbits – updated live.
The Sun, eight planets, Pluto and our Moon exactly where they are right now, on their true elliptical orbits – updated live.
In the app you can set the time, distances, camera, camera tilt and zoom, show the names and distances, and include Pluto. It runs natively on your Mac, drawn live in real time – no video, never quite the same twice.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Solar System Live in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Preview free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Solar System Live FAQ
How do I set Solar System Live as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Solar System Live in the library and click Set as Screensaver. macOS starts it whenever your Mac is idle, exactly like a built-in screensaver.
Can I use Solar System Live as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Solar System Live plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Solar System Live free?
Solar System Live is included in SCRNSVRS Unlimited. It's free for your first 7 days; after that Unlimited is $1.99/month or $9.99/year (€1.99/month or €9.99/year) for every screensaver, including new ones. It can also come up in Free this month, when 25 premium screensavers are free for everyone.
Is Solar System Live a video loop?
No. Solar System Live is rendered live on your Mac with Metal, so it never repeats and stays sharp on any display size. The clip on this page is a screen recording of the real thing.
Will Solar System Live slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. SCRNSVRS drops to 30 fps on battery and stops rendering when the wallpaper is covered by a full-screen app, so Solar System Live costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Solar System Live run on?
Solar System Live needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
