🎮 Getting Started: Drag your mouse (or finger on mobile) to look around. The world updates in real-time with actual weather and accurate astronomy!

📍 Set Your Location (IMPORTANT!): This is the first thing you should do! Click the "⚙️ Settings" button to configure your location. You can:

• Enter your city name and coordinates manually (Latitude/Longitude)

• Search by ZIP code for automatic location detection

By setting your location, you unlock:

🌡️ Real-time weather data for your exact area • 🌙 Accurate moon phases & rise/set times • ⭐ Correct star positions & constellations • 🌞 Precise sunrise/sunset times • 🦅 Relevant bird species for your region

💡 Note: Default location is Hacker Valley, WV. Change it for your area!

🏪 Building Your Scene: Click the "🏪 Store" button to browse and place items. Select something, then click on the canvas to add it to your scene. Remove items with the "Remove Mode" toggle.

🌿 Plant Types Available:

🌲 Trees (Oak, Maple, Pine) • 🌸 Flowers (Wildflowers, Daisies) • 🌿 Shrubs & Bushes • 🍎 Fruit Trees

💡 Tip: Plants need sunlight during the day and water. Check plant health regularly!

🦌 Wildlife & Creatures: Animals appear naturally based on time of day and season. You'll see:

🦌 Deer (grazing during day) • 🐰 Bunnies (active dawn/dusk) • 🦉 Owls (hooting at night) • 🦇 Bats (at dusk) • 🐟 Fish (jumping in water)

⏰ Time & Weather: Check the info panel (bottom right) to see:

📍 Your location • 🕐 Local time • 🌞 Sunrise/Sunset • 🌙 Moon phase • 🌡️ Temperature & Weather

💡 Weather changes every day! Storm, snow, clear skies, etc.

📚 Community History (New!): Every 30 minutes, you may see a gentle “Did You Know?” popup about your town—founding details, key moments, and nearby historic sites.

🌟 Each popup includes an astronomy connection, linking historical dates to the night sky you see today.

If no data is available for your location, nothing is shown.

🌟 Stars & Constellations: On clear nights, hover over stars to learn about them and their constellations. Astronomy is accurate for West Virginia!

🌱 Plant Health Monitor: Click "🌿 Health" to see all your plants. You can track:

📊 Health status • 🌡️ Age & maturity • 📈 Growth progress • 🌿 Seasonal changes

🎵 Sound & Music: Enable sounds in settings to hear:

🦉 Owl hoots • 🦇 Bat squeaks • 🐟 Fish jumping • 💧 Water & rain • 🎼 Ambient music & wind

Control volumes individually in Settings!

💾 Save & Load Scenes: Use "⚡ Quick Actions" to save your favorite layouts. Give them names and reload them anytime!

📸 Share Your Creations: Use the screenshot button (in Quick Actions) to capture your scenes and share on social media!

⚙️ Customize Everything: Settings let you adjust:

🌫️ Cloud appearance • 🔊 Sound volumes • 📍 Location • 🌍 Zoom level

📱 Mobile Tips: Touch the screen and drag to move around. Tap a star or plant to see info (instead of hovering). Button layouts are optimized for portrait and landscape!