If Wifi is turned off, can I use Locale as an alternative to CoreLocation?

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I am working on an app in which local sunset is important. I am thinking of using CoreLocation for iPhone and iPod touch and then using Locale as a fallback when wifi is turned off. Is this a proper approach? Is there something I am missing or should know?

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