What is solar azimuth?
Solar azimuth is just a precise way of saying "the compass direction of the sun." Here's what the numbers actually mean.
Simple definition
Solar azimuth is the compass direction of the sun, measured in degrees from north.
How azimuth is measured
North is 0°, east is 90°, south is 180°, and west is 270°. A sunset at 292° means the sun is setting toward the west-northwest.
Why azimuth matters
Azimuth tells you where to face. It is especially useful for photography, planning a viewpoint, or finding a clear horizon.
How SunPoint uses azimuth
SunPoint converts solar azimuth into a clear compass direction and map line so normal users do not need to interpret the numbers themselves.
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