Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – November 2019

Clock change means a different commute Monday https://t.co/LzEOBb3Ouu #RoadSafety #SunGlare #timechange

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 1, 2019

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Drivers, be prepared for unexpected #SunGlare conditions next week after the #timechange. The sun will no longer be where you've gotten used to it being. #RoadSafety #DriveSafe #GlareAware

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 1, 2019

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Driving conditions change after the #timechange. Be prepared for #SunGlare - clean windshield, sunglasses and visors ready. #GlareAware #RoadSafety #DriveSafe

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 1, 2019

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Great article, but headline should read “Switch to Standard Time...” https://t.co/Pfb4DcP64F #timechange #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 2, 2019

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End of Daylight Saving Time leads to increased risk of car crashes | https://t.co/bbqSAb4zP6 #RoadSafety #SunGlare https://t.co/6V86dtFYZv

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 5, 2019

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Multiple crashes due to #sunglare along same stretch of #Utah hwy. https://t.co/cUCt6LJ1cP #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 7, 2019

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Deer, snow and #sunglare contribute to crashes in #Colorado in November https://t.co/YR3UX9OioL via @coloradoan #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 8, 2019

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Good call by @ColoradoDOT - https://t.co/1WbSYSKCXZ via @outthereco #RoadSafety #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 12, 2019

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"It's hogwash. It's a temporary fix in an attempt to mask the fact they're not providing enough enforcement, and the city is not building us safe streets," @theBicyKyle says handing out reflective armbands to pedestrians shifts the blame. Here's a clip, more tonight @CityNews pic.twitter.com/YmFvBAhaHU

— Tina Yazdani (@TinaYazdani) November 23, 2019

Response from @JohnTory’s office: “The Mayor has repeatedly stressed everyone must do their part to stop these preventable deaths & injuries but that the primary onus rests with drivers in powerful steel vehicles.” Full statement ⬇️ Response from @marksaunderstps coming shortly. pic.twitter.com/7CoD3b3Gk5

— Tina Yazdani (@TinaYazdani) November 24, 2019

Amen. Anything that improves visibility is a good thing - and will save lives. Kudos to @TrafficServices.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 24, 2019

Exactly, I can’t agree more. #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety #ShareTheRoad #Respect #CommonSense

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 24, 2019

Well, we can't mandate everything. At some point common sense has to come into play. #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 24, 2019

I do agree but sadly, esp in recent times, common sense, well you know the rest of the saying.

— DevinP26 (@DPRacing26) November 24, 2019

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And I don’t think we should blame anybody for trying to make things safer either. #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety https://t.co/zrRZCPrEaK

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 26, 2019

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Well said Tim. Couldn’t agree more.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 26, 2019

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No major injuries in collision between Adventure Charters bus and sedan https://t.co/hDN2OIh6sO

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 30, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – November 2019

Supertall residential building will enter crowded NYC market | Daily Stock Dish #urban #development https://t.co/Ba9Tz9ig0o

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 26, 2019

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Design changes for new Robson Street hotel and condo tower near BC Place https://t.co/3Ff2vFa2M6 #urban #development #vancouver

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 28, 2019

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Proud to have been part of this team. #ShadowStudy #Ryerson #RU https://t.co/K2bkOFStFs

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 30, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – November 2019

Darkest morning of the year in #Toronto tomorrow. Sunrise at 7:54 AM EDT #DebbieDowner

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 1, 2019

Standard Time is anything but 'standard'. Applies to only 1/3 of the year. 'Summer' and 'Winter' Time, as used in UK and EU, make more sense. #timechange #FallBack

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 1, 2019

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And how would you re-name PST?

— Keith Maxwell (@MaxontheCoast) November 3, 2019

Aside from that, I’d rather see Standard and Daylight Saving Time renamed Winter and Summer Time like they do in UK and EU.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 3, 2019

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Great photo Sue. We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful city. #Barrie #sunrise https://t.co/nQTNnYSrrT

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 8, 2019

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Looks like race starting half hour earlier than it used to. Because of late sun glare? @NASCAR #BlueGreen500 @ISMRaceway https://t.co/YbOgIqLx8I

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 9, 2019

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The study day doesn’t line up with the equinox day though... wonder if the shadow models account for that!
eg September Equinox 2019 will be at 3:50 a.m. (Eastern daylight time) on Monday, September 23

— Jason Tsang (@jasontsang) September 22, 2019

Equinox and solstice dates vary by a day or so from one year to the next. The 21st is simply the traditional date used in shadow studies. Even then, sun angles change a bit from year to year.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) November 26, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – October 2019

#SunGlare worst during east-west commutes this time of year https://t.co/l3KJui7keZ #RoadSafety #DriveSafe

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 8, 2019

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Beware of sun: October in Utah is deadliest for pedestrian/car crashes https://t.co/PzKRvPTtAh #RoadSafety #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 9, 2019

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Bright morning sun blamed for three car highway crash https://t.co/X2wCZjIx1X #RoadSafety #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 9, 2019

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Good #fall #driving tips here. #RoadSafety #SunGlare https://t.co/U4Mu6Qtsrh

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 10, 2019

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Car Accidents Caused by Sun Glare | Virginia Beach Personal Injury Lawyer #legalexaminer #RoadSafety #SunGlare https://t.co/LMxnyXcK7G

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 10, 2019

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Not only do sunrise/sunset line up with E-W roads in the #Fall, the air is crisper and clearer resulting in much brighter #SunGlare. #RoadSafety #DriveSafe

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 10, 2019

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Traffic light colours can be hard to see in #SunGlare. Be sure it's green before proceeding. https://t.co/kuewJo29gv #RoadSafety #TrafficSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 10, 2019

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Wow, that looks like tough sledding. #DriveSafe #SunGlare https://t.co/LO9nqh1ou4

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 11, 2019

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Wet leaves, less daylight hours among autumn driving hazards https://t.co/TZcKpniNDn via @ftleetraveller #RoadSafety #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 17, 2019

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Halloween Sunset Times for major Canadian and US cities -https://t.co/beE2r9QrY4 #halloween2019 #sunset

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 17, 2019

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Hey #Toronto, Save the Date - #Torontohenge October 2019 https://t.co/ZCTBnYhDau pic.twitter.com/cEfaB8ffVb

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 17, 2019

Sorry to hear that. Hope you were OK.

Like I said in my blog post, #Torontohenge is nice to look at, but no fun driving towards.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 17, 2019

Or walking and tripping over stuff...

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 17, 2019

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Exactly. Know your vehicle. Not all tail lights come on automatically. DRLs alone don’t cut it. #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 31, 2019

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Let's hope this driver isn't out tonight!!! #halloween2019 #DriveSafe #VisionZero https://t.co/G9gqJcyPzr

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 31, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – October 2019

World’s tallest residential tower tops off in #NewYorkCity - https://t.co/YQjnyG6Lk5 #urban #development #tallbuildings

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 5, 2019

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‘Shipwreck' tower could be the tallest in the Czech Republic - Construction Canada https://t.co/lcofdIswJq

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 9, 2019

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Shadow concerns - West End condo owners riled by proposed Nicola Street project at #1289nicola https://t.co/uMGkT5qUvE via @georgiastraight #urban #development #Vancouver

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 10, 2019

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Congrats to one of our Clients @HaririPontarini https://t.co/5xsk8YpzR7

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 30, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – October 2019

Halloween Sunset Times for major Canadian and US cities -https://t.co/beE2r9QrY4 #halloween2019 #sunset

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 17, 2019

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Torontohenge Commeth - on the 26th - but as Ralph notes the best pics are the days before when the sun is just above the horizon and hanging out at the vanishing point for a few moments. https://t.co/107TcDTbaS

— OK Gen X (@shawnmicallef) October 17, 2019

thank you so much!
(if you meant the pic, which is mine)

— Rudy Limeback (@rudydotca) October 17, 2019

you're most welcome, i'm glad to be able to share it with your readers

may you have sunny skies for the next week or so

— Rudy Limeback (@rudydotca) October 17, 2019

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And be extra careful after dark. Sunset in #Barrie on #Halloween is at 6:10 PM. https://t.co/30PjMq0Jx2

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 20, 2019

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Thanks for the shout-out Rudy. https://t.co/joJT14QWVH

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 21, 2019

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Great photos!!! #SunRiseKeyWest maybe? https://t.co/GfA9Cu9HeR

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 21, 2019

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'Torontohenge' sunset to be in line with city grid Saturday | CBC News https://t.co/H8PAaiJmnF

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 28, 2019

Thank you Talia @TalRicci for the interview for your #Torontohenge story. It was a pleasure speaking with you. https://t.co/iuwPeHZa5z

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 28, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Torontohenge October 2019 – CBC News Article

Had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by Talia Ricci of CBC News for her piece about the special ‘Torontohenge’ sunset coming up on October 26. We talked about the how and why Torontohenge occurs and what makes it so special in downtown Toronto.  The article can be found at the link below.

#Torontohenge tomorrow Oct 26 at sunset 6:17 PM EDT in #Toronto https://t.co/LI2E1ANYEC

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 26, 2019

Thank you Talia @TalRicci for the interview for your #Torontohenge story. It was a pleasure speaking with you. https://t.co/iuwPeHZa5z

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) October 28, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Torontohenge October 2019 – Best Photo Ops

The last Torontohenge of 2019 is coming up…

Save the date... 

October 26, 2019 - Sunset 6:17 PM EDT

Torontohenge is the name given for the phenomenon that occurs when the sun rises or sets in line with Toronto's major east-west streets downtown, giving photographers a great opportunity to capture the sun as its top edge grazes the horizon between the canyon walls of buildings on either side of the street.

Photo courtesy of Rudy Limeback @rudydotca

Although Torontohenge technically falls on the dates given below for 2019, great photos can be taken for about a week before the August and October dates and a week after the February and April dates as the sun hovers directly above the street.  Not great for driving, but quite a sight just the same.

The Torontohenge dates for 2019 are:

	Sunrise	Sunset
Feb 15		5:48 PM
Apr 19	6:29 AM
Aug 24	6:32 AM
Oct 26		6:17 PM

So, since the sun currently sets north of the streets looking west, great pictures can be taken between now (Oct 17) and Oct 26th as the sun crosses the street just before sunset.

Toronto sunset times between October 17th and 26th range from 6:31 to 6:17 PM EDT, that is, about 1-1/2 minutes earlier per day.

See Toronto sunrise and sunset times here...

Warning for Drivers
Despite the opportunities for photographers, driving conditions for westbound motorists may be difficult for several weeks prior to October 26th due to glare from the sun prior to sunset.  The last hour of daylight is typically the worst.  Be prepared and extra careful.

Cheers, Ralph

2019 Halloween Sunset Times

Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – September 2019

Pilot says sun glare contributed to Lake Hood float plane crash - KTVA 11 - The Voice of Alaska https://t.co/BlKjyqzH7h

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 1, 2019

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Sunrise and sunset line up with east-west roads during commute times near #equinox. #RoadSafety #SunGlare https://t.co/2X16wqZfAs

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 20, 2019

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"The driver of the car said they were driving into the sun & could not see the trailer" Light starts to change quickly as we move into fall - #glare can be a road hazard! Take extra care during morning, evening commutes https://t.co/KLShscKAUr @ABC17News @SunPosition #RoadSafety

— Kevin Gamble (@SF_KevinG) September 24, 2019

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School Bus - SUV Crash In Davenport Caused By Possible Sun Glare https://t.co/kQBQTuCVsY #RoadSafety #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 24, 2019

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#SunGlare thought to be cause - Driver runs red light, hits mother, child in crosswalk https://t.co/gaxNqCFVZC #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 24, 2019

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#SunGlare may have played a part - Bus Collides With Cement Truck https://t.co/szOLtrrSeh via @@ywn #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 24, 2019

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#RextStop - Take a break from #driving. Stretch your legs, check your phone. #DriveSafe #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 27, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – September 2019

NYC's Central Park Tower Set to Be World's Tallest Residential Building at 1550 feet https://t.co/QnIu0B6PQT via @nbcnewyork #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 18, 2019

Unlikely unless the sun is very low and the plane is flying lower than the buildings. Perhaps a pilot can chime in... #TallBuildings #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 18, 2019

Depending on the slant there could be reflection glare sometimes. It is predictable and can be accounted for at the design stage.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 18, 2019

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World’s tallest residential tower tops off in New York - Construction Canada https://t.co/aJ55dtJNqz

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 25, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – September 2019

It's time to change the focus from doom and gloom to optimism about #ClimateChange - https://t.co/PVD3WXFpA0

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 18, 2019

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The sun crosses the #Equator southbound over the #IndianOcean at 3:50 AM EDT tmr Sep 23/19. Happy #FirstDayofFall #FallEquinox2019 pic.twitter.com/26qNgweqIq

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 23, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – August 2019

When #driving in #SunGlare it can be hard to tell when cars ahead are slowing down. #RoadSafety https://t.co/cgzb6XoiOD

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 3, 2019

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You Will Stop Wearing Yellow Glasses because of This https://t.co/oAZiGVSEYi via @CHomesteading #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 3, 2019

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Help stop 3D driving - Drinking, Drugs, Distracted. #SummerSafetyContest @407ETR #RoadSafety #DriveSafe

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 28, 2019

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Police: Ogdensburg woman was blinded by sun in crash with Amish buggy https://t.co/0VQ6dNQiTL #SunGlare #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 28, 2019

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Angeles Crest bicyclist airlifted to hospital after being struck by car https://t.co/W3MQxYrLkV #SunGlare #RoadSafety #BikeSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 30, 2019

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Motorcycle rear-ends horse-drawn carriage, #SunGlare believed to be cause https://t.co/aacSyjIJjc #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 30, 2019

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School bus rear-ends other vehicle, #SunGlare believed to be cause - https://t.co/0hwdtxdErL via @greenwichtime #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 30, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – August 2019

Activists press their ‘David and Goliath’ lawsuit against high-rise development near Brooklyn Botanic Garden https://t.co/5YvgHGJV6L #Brooklyn #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 3, 2019

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Shadow concerns over proposed 3-storey apartment building. https://t.co/RGPjT2zwRd #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 3, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – August 2019

Although #Torontohenge occurs Aug 24th at 6:32 AM, great photos can be taken for a week or so prior. More info here...https://t.co/rMezogjl9W #Toronto

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 16, 2019

...if you want photos of the full sun hovering above the street, try shortly after sunrise the next few days. #Toronto #Torontohenge

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 16, 2019

King St and any of the other main east-west streets are good choices. #Toronto #Torontohenge

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 23, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – July 2019

Crashes down as #Edmonton puts up #SunGlare warning signs https://t.co/u2M98eo3Dz via @torontostar #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 10, 2019

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Seniors are affected by #SunGlare more than younger drivers https://t.co/gopqvkic7e #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 10, 2019

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Bright sun together with deep shade can make #driving dangeroushttps://t.co/qEHte5LHCB #RoadSafety #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 10, 2019

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Sun glare causes boat crash off #LongIsland https://t.co/dJmjDkkMNv #SunGlare #boating #crash

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 15, 2019

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Sun glare makes the list of single-vehicle crash causes https://t.co/acI06GDbDY #SunGlare #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 17, 2019

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I am not surprised - Self-Driving Cars Are ‘Way in the Future’ https://t.co/Q9UiM3LMlH #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 18, 2019

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Another left-turn low-sun crash involving a #motorcycle https://t.co/OhRVrywIZc #RoadSafety #SunGlare #BikeSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 26, 2019

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#SunGlare coupled with a deadly cocktail of avoidable impairments https://t.co/4fft2y9XT7 via @HeraldandNews #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 26, 2019

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Tragic, driver didn't see go-cart due to #sunglare https://t.co/XWAhSou3qP via @WWJ950 #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 29, 2019

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Cheers. Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – July 2019

Hudson Yards developer plans one of Canada’s biggest projects https://t.co/mwAK6FvAQB via @BusinessMN #Toronto #Oxford #OxfordProperties

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 3, 2019

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New mixed-use project in #Toronto could be the city’s largest - Construction Canada https://t.co/BuF2XySvPS #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 10, 2019

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New 32-storey office tower approved for downtown #Vancouver https://t.co/EF9bPTtYf1 #HaririPontarini #IBIGroup

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 12, 2019

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City green lights Ferguson Drive development https://t.co/GKjBF478EJ #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 16, 2019

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Council Cut: Mixed-use building in downtown Squamish approved https://t.co/9GJLhCH3uo #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 19, 2019

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Hopefully the curved glass doesn’t result in the #fryscraper effect https://t.co/BitgSG9VK4

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 24, 2019

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A new breed of skyscraper threatens to devastate the fabric of New York https://t.co/MKA5x6PbTb #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 29, 2019

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'Scary' headline doesn't really match the story - but it got me to read it - https://t.co/IC9bazNCLX #housing

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 31, 2019

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Opens 'Fight For Sunlight' Exhibit To Protest Proposed High-Rise Towers https://t.co/tJpWIXFp76 #urban #development #shadow #Brooklyn

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 31, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – July 2019

UV peaks at solar noon. See our sunrise/sunset tables for solar noon times near you. https://t.co/2Wx3IWLtJv #SunSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 2, 2019

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Aspen solar project has glaring problems https://t.co/hxt5r36iNa #SunGlare #FlightSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 23, 2019

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Hopefully the curved glass doesn’t result in the #fryscraper effect https://t.co/BitgSG9VK4

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) July 24, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – June 2019

#Sunglare + speeding led to school bus crash - https://t.co/OS2tRRjrvk #RoadSafety #TrafficSafety #DriveSafe

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 5, 2019

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#Sunglare curtain prevented driver from noticing low-hanging height restriction sign - https://t.co/6lfzMaLUK4 #RoadSafety #TrafficSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 7, 2019

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Driver blinded by sun's glare - https://t.co/QtGhfnjoQk #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 21, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – June 2019

Here's my statement on the decisions from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the TOcore and Midtown in Focus plans: pic.twitter.com/0VKxPRwt4A

— Gregg Lintern (@GreggLintern) June 5, 2019

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Shadow and privacy concerns > 19-unit apartments nixed on Lyndale https://t.co/EMxnRqMxNa #urban #development #ShadowImpact

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 13, 2019

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One San Francisco man has spent five years fighting city hall and neighborhood activists just to get permission to develop his own land. https://t.co/VB4Ks27VAU via @reason #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 25, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – June 2019

#Toronto receives over 1.5 hrs more daylight per day than #Miami at this time of year. https://t.co/2Wx3IWLtJv

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 3, 2019

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The sun will be the highest you'll ever see it in #CornerBrook #NL on Friday June 21 at 1:24 pm NDT. #SummerSolstice2019

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 19, 2019

...this is because the sun crosses the approx meridian of #CornerBrook #NL at the moment of #SummerSolstice2019

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 19, 2019

...high noon in #CornerBrook #NL area on June 21/19 happens to coincide with #SummerSolstice2019

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 19, 2019

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Latest sunset in #Toronto occurs June 26 and 27 at 9:03:12 PM https://t.co/CjjRupE4Nu #SummerSolstice2019

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 20, 2019

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So proud - 12 yrs ago @CanadianPM @stephenharper unveiled sundial I designed for #Toronto #AirIndia memorial. https://t.co/UJ5Ho22Gyu

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 23, 2019

Yes, my twitter header photo is of the #AirIndia memorial sundial in #Toronto.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 23, 2019

Remembering the #AirIndia #Flight182 tragedy 34 years ago today.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 23, 2019

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Latest #sunset of the year in #Toronto occurs tomorrow June 27 at 9:03:12 PM. https://t.co/CjjRupE4Nu

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 27, 2019

A gift on the #LastDayOfSchool - latest sunset of the year in #Toronto today.

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 27, 2019

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UV is strongest for 2-3 hrs either side of solar noon and peaks at solar noon. For solar noon times in your area see our tables - https://t.co/2Wx3IWLtJv

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) June 29, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – May 2019

Make sure of colour of traffic light before proceeding - https://t.co/TwYosKBO6X #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 5, 2019

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#SunGlare suspected > Three accidents in three days - https://t.co/LbAzIC1hsJ #RoadSafety #trafficsafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 7, 2019

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Planes collide, failure to maintain separation distance due to #sunglare https://t.co/MQzO7b1r9M via @Top Aviation News

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 9, 2019

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Glare from the solar panels could/should have been anticipated and dealt with before approvals. A warning sign is too little, too late, and won't prevent crashes - https://t.co/ie8VsmruJ3 via @EastOregonian #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 19, 2019

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Deadly combination. White sided tractor trailer above Tesla radar line & with sun glare blinding visible light spectrum cameras. Two fatal accidents 36 months apart. Should have been fixed. https://t.co/IDGKigdHla

— Dave Klein (@CyberCaffeinate) May 18, 2019

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.@DrivingReal And hands-free driving is only going to make that worse. #RoadSafety #DriveSafe

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 20, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – May 2019

Canada’s first net-zero vertical farm proposed for Toronto - Construction Canada https://t.co/y3fdJujFUJ

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 1, 2019

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B.C. developer proposes world’s tallest timber tower - Construction Canada https://t.co/UIlJAsBC1v

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 1, 2019

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Great summary of changes to #Ontario land use planning law by @AirdBerlis - https://t.co/51RS6QSFQc #landuse #planning #urban #development #lpat #omb

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 3, 2019

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Shadows from proposed highrise development. How important to you is sunlight on your property? https://t.co/RrxLfmANon pic.twitter.com/EB8MmmQ7BH

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 5, 2019

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Planned apartment building could cast dark shadow over Brust Park https://t.co/tJyC7T16ra #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 5, 2019

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Should Canadian cities follow NYC and consider banning new ‘inefficient’ glass skyscrapers? - Construction Canada https://t.co/GV4UGARaXm #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 9, 2019

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Shadow concerns voiced > Six-Storey Apartment Building Proposed for Milton https://t.co/UUBR1euFva #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 10, 2019

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Shadows limited to "two days of the year, between 4pm and 4.30pm" - https://t.co/Eq7pVTpBcD via @SBSNews #urban #development #Sydney

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 13, 2019

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Nearly 80 new skyscrapers set to rise in Toronto - Construction Canada https://t.co/Itm1Ff0EkT #urban #development #Toronto

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 16, 2019

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Design revised to reduce shadows on park - https://t.co/TSksEzMG0Q #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 18, 2019

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The evolution of the ‘pencil towers’ of New York City – The Guardian https://t.co/XqbkE6IQXo via @World News Network #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 18, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – May 2019

#Toronto to receive 15+ hrs daylight beginning May 24, continuing 2 months to July 19. More info here - https://t.co/CjjRupE4Nu

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 1, 2019

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Me and my #Shadow. pic.twitter.com/cSFuu6WOzE

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 4, 2019

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During Ramadan, daytime fasting for Muslims ends at sunset. But for Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the Sun sets four minutes later at the top than at the bottom. High-floor dwellers see beyond the ground-level horizon, farther along Earth’s curvature. pic.twitter.com/nQFjtNObJE

— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) May 4, 2019

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Blinding sun impairs jockeys’ vision at Canterbury https://t.co/8mRCnJz9pH #SunGlare #racing

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) May 8, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph