SunCast Learn

Sun position and sunlight terms

Learn the concepts behind sunlight planning: azimuth, elevation, sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, twilight phases, and how home orientation changes real-world light.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

AR sun tracking

What is an AR sun tracker?

Learn what an AR sun tracker is, how camera view, location, compass direction, and solar calculations work together, and what it can be used for.

Solar position

What are sun azimuth and elevation?

Learn what sun azimuth and elevation mean, how compass degrees describe light direction, and how these values help with sunlight and shadow planning.

Light windows

Golden hour vs blue hour

Compare golden hour and blue hour, including when they happen, what the light looks like, and when photographers should use each one.

Twilight

Civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight

Learn the difference between civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight, including sun angle ranges and practical uses for each phase.

Seasonal sun path

How the sun path changes throughout the year

Learn how the sun path changes by season, why sunrise and sunset directions shift, and what this means for homes, gardens, photos, and shadows.

Seasonal shadows

How sun shadows change throughout the year

Learn why sun shadows change through the year, why winter shadows are longer, and how seasonal shade affects homes, gardens, solar, and buildings.