Online alarm clock for 1:09 am
As you finish the astronomical shoot and pack away the last pieces of gear, an alarm for 1:09 am can mark the moment to leave the inland site. It separates the final camera check from an open-ended wait under the stars. You still have time before 2:00 am to secure the cases, scan the ground and make sure nothing is left beside the tripod.
Once the camera cases are being closed, this alarm can sit behind the notes, weather or image window you are viewing. Moving its tab into the background should not cancel the setting, though returning briefly lets you confirm that the alarm still appears active and the volume suits the quiet surroundings. If you close this page or allow the phone or laptop to sleep, no sound will play, which could leave the astronomical photography pack-up without its 1:09 am cue.
Packing beneath a dark inland sky is easier when the bright screen is kept out of your direct view between checks. A low display setting and a warmer colour mode can reduce the harsh contrast when you glance from the screen back to the equipment. Position the phone face down once the alarm is set, then use a dim red torch for zips, lens caps and the path to the ute.
Common questions
Does the alarm work if my laptop goes to sleep?
Not reliably. If the device sleeps or the screen locks, the browser tab pauses along with it, so the alarm may not fire on time or at all. Adjust your power settings if you're relying on this over a longer stretch.
Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No, there's nothing to sign up for and nothing to install. Pick a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs entirely in this browser tab.
Can I change the alarm sound?
Yes, there's a short list of tones to choose from before you press Start. Pick whichever one you're most likely to actually hear — softer sounds are easier to sleep through than a firm chime or bell.
What happens once the alarm goes off?
It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.
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