Eight focused planning surfaces
Sunlight and shadow tools for real places.
Every tool uses the same coordinate-aware solar model, then changes the workflow and explanation for the decision at hand. Calculated geometry, user inputs, and limitations remain visible.
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Tool pages contain a working simulator, unique instructions, interpretation guidance, limitations, and related resources.
Sun Path Map
Explore sunrise, sunset, solar direction and altitude on a global interactive map, then add local obstacles to see where shadows fall.
Open tool Outdoor mapShadow Calculator
Draw an obstacle, enter its height and animate its outdoor shadow for any location, date and time.
Open tool Space simulatorWindow Sunlight Calculator
Set a window’s direction, size and sill height to estimate when direct sun enters and how far it reaches across a room.
Open tool Outdoor mapGarden Sunlight Calculator
Estimate direct-sun hours for a precise garden point while accounting for buildings, walls and tree shade across the seasons.
Open tool Space simulatorApartment Sunlight Checker
Check the seasonal direct-sun window for an apartment, balcony or prospective home before you rent or buy.
Open tool Outdoor mapGolden Hour Map
Plan outdoor photography with local sunrise, sunset, solar direction and shadows visible on the same map.
Open tool Outdoor mapOutdoor Event Shade Planner
Compare sun and shade by hour for an outdoor ceremony, market, sports area or seating plan.
Open tool Outdoor mapSolar Shading Checker
Screen a roof or ground point for potential shading by nearby buildings, walls and trees across representative dates.
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