Why does the Gnomon on a Sundial Point South?
The pointy bit of a sundial is called a ‘gnomon’. It is the part that casts the shadow and in the northern hemisphere it points…
Tag: east west shadows
A Spring Journey
This photo of the roof of my home tells a story of the sun’s journey. The morning shadow from the dormer window is retreating and…
Navigator Chickens
The title of this post is a little misleading, but I like it and so it stays. It is that time of year when we…