Sun Glare and Traffic Safety
Sun/Shadow and Urban Development
Random Fun Sun Facts
Blog Description - A collection of media articles and tweets highlighting 1) the dangers of sun glare while driving, 2) the issue of shadowing due to urban development, and 3) random fun sun facts.
Blog Purpose and Disclaimer - This blog compiles and shares public interest stories in an effort to educate and raise awareness. Sources, credits and links are provided for articles and images, and it is my belief that this blog complies with the fair dealing exception in Canada's Copyright Act. However, if you wish your item removed, simply ask.
Cheers, Ralph Bouwmeester
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Back to Standard Time
More details here > http://sunposition-ralphb.blogspot.ca/2012/11/daylight-saving-time-dates.html
Cheers, Ralph
Friday, October 10, 2014
Torontohenge October 2014
On October 25, 2014, the sun sets in line with Toronto's major east-west streets offering photographers a great opportunity to capture the sun as it perches on the horizon between the canyon walls of buildings on either side of the street. Sunset is at 6:18 pm EDT.
Although Torontohenge technically falls on October 25th, great photos can be taken in the days leading up to the 25th as the sun hovers directly above the street prior to sunset.
The photo below is a rendering showing the time and position of the sun (approx.) when it is in line with east-west streets between October 15th and 25th. As you can see, there are lots of opportunities for great shots shortly after 6 pm. (Click photo for larger view.)
Share your pictures on Twitter by sending them to @sunposition using the hashtag #Torontohenge. You may also e-mail them directly to us at rba@sunposition.com.
source: http://www.sunposition.com/torontohenge_oct2014.html
Cheers, Ralph
2014 Halloween Sunset Times
2014 Halloween sunset times for select Canadian and US cities:
CANADA
Calgary AB | 6:11 p.m. MDT |
Charlottetown PEI | 5:59 p.m. ADT |
Edmonton AB | 6:02 p.m. MDT |
Halifax NS | 6:04 p.m. ADT |
Ottawa ON | 5:51 p.m. EDT |
Quebec City PQ | 5:30 p.m. EDT |
Regina SK | 5:35 p.m. CST* |
St. John NB | 6:13 p.m. ADT |
St. John's NL | 5:45 p.m. NDT |
Sault Ste. Marie ON | 6:23 p.m. EDT |
Toronto ON | 6:09 p.m. EDT |
Vancouver BC | 5:52 p.m. PDT |
Winnipeg MB | 6:07 p.m. CDT |
* no Daylight Time observed in SK
USA
Chicago IL | 5:46 p.m. CDT |
Denver CO | 5:59 p.m. MDT |
Houston TX | 6:35 p.m. CDT |
Miami FL | 6:40 p.m. EDT |
New York City NY | 5:53 p.m. EDT |
San Diego CA | 5:58 p.m. PDT |
San Francisco CA | 6:12 p.m. PDT |
source: http://www.sunposition.com/halloweensunset2014.html
Happy Trick or Treating!
Cheers, Ralph