Map-Based Sun Path for Any Location
SunCalc org places the sun's changing position on a map for a selected location. A compass-style orientation and the highlighted solar path make it easier to understand where light will arrive, while the location picker supports a specific address or place rather than a vague regional estimate. You can open the map, move through the day, and compare the sky position with the surrounding streets or landscape.
This view is useful before a photo session, a garden layout, an outdoor event, or a simple daylight check. It gives a visual answer to "where will the sun be?" without requiring a separate astronomy chart, and it keeps the selected place connected to the rest of the app's readings.
Daily Light Readings and Shadow Length
The information panel turns the selected day into practical numbers: sunrise, sun peak, sunset, azimuth, altitude, and shadow length. Moving the time control updates the position so you can compare early morning, midday, and evening conditions instead of relying on one fixed forecast. These values also help explain why a wall, tree, or person receives light from a particular direction.
For shadow planning, SunCalc org lets you set an object height, such as one metre, and uses that value in the calculation. The result is a compact reference for photographers, walkers, gardeners, and anyone estimating how long a shadow may be at a chosen time and place.
Saved Places and Date-Time Controls
Location and time controls make repeated checks quick. From the navigation drawer you can search for a place, save it in My locations, and return to the same map context later. A separate date-and-time entry lets you inspect a past or future day, which is helpful when planning a trip, checking a seasonal change, or comparing two appointments.
The time-zone setting can follow the selected location's local zone or the device setting. That choice keeps displayed times understandable when you travel or compare places in different regions. Together, saved places, dates, and time zones turn a one-off sun calculation into a small planning notebook for recurring outdoor decisions.
Map Styles for Outdoor Planning
Different map backgrounds help you read the solar path in the context you care about. SunCalc org provides OpenStreetMap Mapnik and Humanitarian styles, plus Esri Street and Satellite choices, so you can switch between a clean street view and a more visual landscape reference. The map remains the working surface for location and sun-position decisions.
A street map is useful for addresses, routes, and building orientation, while satellite imagery can make gardens, rooftops, hills, or open ground easier to recognise. Choosing the clearest background for the task reduces guesswork and keeps the same daylight readings tied to a place you can identify.
