🔬 Uses NOAA solar algorithm · OSMBuildings · OpenStreetMap
☀️ Sun Scout · Solar Intelligence
Know Your Sunlight Before You Buy.
The tool built for one question every house hunter should ask — when does sunlight actually hit that balcony?
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How to Use
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Set Your Location
Go to the Sun Scout tab, choose Set Location, and click on the map to drop your pin on any property.
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Pick a Date & Time
Use the sidebar date picker or choose a celestial preset — Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, or any custom date.
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Watch the Sun Move
Switch to Sun Path. Toggle between 2D map and 3D buildings. Hit Animate to watch the sun travel with real shadows.
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Compare Seasons
Switch to Year Summary to see all four seasonal sun paths overlaid on the same map at once.
Who Is This For
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House Hunters
That "sunny south-facing balcony" might be shaded by the building next door from October to March. Check before you sign.
Core Use Case
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Gardeners
Full-sun plants need 6+ hours of direct light. Watch sunlight move across your garden plot hour by hour.
Planting Decisions
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Solar Panel Owners
Check peak solar radiation hours by season and see if your roof gets enough sun for viable solar generation.
Energy Planning
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Photographers
Find the exact azimuth and elevation of the sun at your shoot location — down to the minute.
Shot Planning
Understanding the Numbers
Azimuth
Compass direction of the sun. North = 0°, East = 90°, South = 180°, West = 270°.
Elevation
How high the sun is above the horizon. 0° = just risen. 90° = directly overhead. Low = long shadows.
Solar Noon
The moment the sun peaks for the day — highest elevation, shortest shadows. Not always 12:00.
Radiation W/m²
Estimated sunlight intensity. Above 600 W/m² is strong solar generation territory.
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Sun Scout uses the NOAA solar algorithm for precise astronomical calculations, OpenStreetMap for building geometry, and the Overpass / OSMBuildings API for real building heights. Solar positions are accurate to within fractions of a degree.