Naigating by the Sun and Stars
Navigating by using the sun and stars is a skill that has been used for centuries by explorers and navigators. It is a way to determine direction and location without using modern navigational tools such as a compass or GPS. With a little knowledge and practice, anyone can learn to navigate using the sun and stars. To navigate using the sun, you first need to determine the cardinal directions. The cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west. To determine east and west, you can use the sun's position in the sky. In the morning, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. In the afternoon, the sun is in the south, and at night, it is in the west. By knowing the cardinal direction, you can use the sun to determine your own direction. To determine direction during the night, you can use the stars. The North Star, also known as Polaris, is located directly above the Earth's North Pole and is a useful reference point for determining direction. By locating Polaris in th...