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SunCalc
Sun and shadow checks for visual verification
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SunCalc
Sun and shadow checks for visual verification
Best for: Sunlight, shadow, time-of-day, and geolocation support when a known or suspected location can be tested.
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Editorial verdict
Use case and fit
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Sunlight, shadow, time-of-day, and geolocation support when a known or suspected location can be tested.
Best used as a supporting check after candidate geolocation work has produced a plausible place and date.
Best for checking whether sunlight, shadow direction, and time-of-day clues support a known or suspected location.
Operational snapshot
Workflow, access, and coverage
Set candidate coordinates and date, test shadow direction and sun angle, check timezone and weather, then corroborate with maps, street-level imagery, satellite sources, and source context.
The tool is visual and numeric; place names, timezone context, and source material may still require local-language review.
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Strengths, caveats, and risk
Simple way to test whether a claimed time and place are consistent with visible shadows or sunlight.
Requires careful coordinates, dates, timezones, and image interpretation; small mistakes can change the conclusion.
Does not prove location, capture time, weather conditions, camera angle, event date, or authenticity by itself.
Timezone errors, rough coordinates, edited images, or ambiguous shadows can create false confidence.
Avoid exposing sensitive locations or vulnerable people when publishing geolocation findings.
Use SunCalc to test consistency, not to make a standalone verification claim.
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Last verified: 2026-05-07
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