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.
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: July 14, 2026
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.
