Determining Directions & Compass Usage

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The direction where the sun is at noon (1:00 PM).

The direction where the sun is at sunrise (7:00 AM).

The direction where the sun is at sunset (7:00 PM).

The angle measured clockwise from North to a specific point or object.

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A tool that uses a magnetic needle to indicate North, helping determine other directions.

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Methods for determining horizontal directions are numerous.
If the sun is visible during the day, using it to determine direction is straightforward.
At 13:00 the sun is positioned in the south.
During summer, the sun rises in the east at 7:00 a.m. and sets in the west at 7:00 p.m.
Determining direction at night is possible by using the golden star, also known as a specific constellation.
Using a compass is another way to locate directions.
A compass needle always points north and south.
Azimuth is used to locate specific points.
Azimuth is the angle between the north direction and a specific point, measured along the horizon.
Figure 6 shows a compass and how to use it to find azimuth.