So the Sun rises in the east and sets in the west...
Well, sort of.
Yes, I know that's what we're taught at school, but it's not the complete picture. In Europe, for instance, the Sun only does that for a few weeks in the spring and the autumn. In midwinter and midsummer it crosses the horizon a long way from east and west.
This is where the Sun compass comes in handy - it shows us those angles for each month in the year and lets us determine their effect on the house we're thinking of buying or the garden we're planning.
Yes, I know that's what we're taught at school, but it's not the complete picture. In Europe, for instance, the Sun only does that for a few weeks in the spring and the autumn. In midwinter and midsummer it crosses the horizon a long way from east and west.
This is where the Sun compass comes in handy - it shows us those angles for each month in the year and lets us determine their effect on the house we're thinking of buying or the garden we're planning.
The time machine with many uses
Looking at houses?
Most houses are put up for sale in spring or summer and viewed during the day. The Sun compass reveals to you how morning and evening views change with the seasons and how sunny - or shady - a place will be in the winter months. This little 'time machine' can help you find your perfect home - and perhaps save you making a bad and expensive decision.
Planning a garden?
Some plants love lots of light, others more shade. The Sun compass shows how the Sun moves across a garden through the seasons and helps you site sitting areas and put trees and plants in their preferred microclimates.
Taking the best photos
The angle of light makes all the difference in photography, being especially good around sunrise and sunset. The Sun compass reveals the direction the Sun rises and sets at different times of year, so you can find the best location, or determine the time of year, to get that perfect shot.