Question about path of sun
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Question about path of sun
Does anyone know when the Sun will be at its lowest path. I am guessing sometime soon, but does anyone know the exact day approximately.
My trees have all been moved within the last 12 months, and I didn't realize how low the sun would go (getting blocked by certain roofs), thus I am wondering how much longer they are going to be subjected to these conditions before the sun starts heading up again each day.
My trees have all been moved within the last 12 months, and I didn't realize how low the sun would go (getting blocked by certain roofs), thus I am wondering how much longer they are going to be subjected to these conditions before the sun starts heading up again each day.
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Re: Question about path of sun
Hi Rory
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, for us in Australia that is around 20-22 June each year. So still some time yet before that sun comes back!
Regards
PC
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, for us in Australia that is around 20-22 June each year. So still some time yet before that sun comes back!
Regards
PC
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Re: Question about path of sun
Winter soltice is either side of 21st June
From this site, http://www.ga.gov.au/bin/geodesy/run/sunmoonposn
At midday in Sydney, on the 21st the sun will be almost due north and 32.4 deg above the horison.
Date Time Refraction Azimuth Altitude
21/06/2016 12:00:00 00°01'31" 359°11'22" 32°43'04"
Ken
From this site, http://www.ga.gov.au/bin/geodesy/run/sunmoonposn
At midday in Sydney, on the 21st the sun will be almost due north and 32.4 deg above the horison.
Date Time Refraction Azimuth Altitude
21/06/2016 12:00:00 00°01'31" 359°11'22" 32°43'04"
Ken
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Re: Question about path of sun
*&$%!
Thanks for your help guys.
I need to move house.
Thanks for your help guys.
I need to move house.
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Re: Question about path of sun
Yes I'm having this same problem, have moved some/ most of my plants to my garage roof as it's the place that get most sun. Some of my junipers have die back because they had got to much rain and hardly any sun [LOUDLY CRYING FACE]
Cheers dwayne
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Cheers dwayne
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Re: Question about path of sun
Actually putting them on the roof is a great idea,pebble wrote:Yes I'm having this same problem, have moved some/ most of my plants to my garage roof as it's the place that get most sun. Some of my junipers have die back because they had got to much rain and hardly any sun [LOUDLY CRYING FACE]
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Largely unused space and lots of sunlight. Just have to make sure that they are well watered by preferably automatic systems
Just be aware that they can get lot of reflected light and can cook them easiliy
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Re: Question about path of sun
I had mine on the roof until the possums started eating everything! Now I have them on a besser block shelf. Going to buy another two blocks to raise the height this weekend.
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Re: Question about path of sun
I use a free desktop program called TPE,( you can also pay for a smartphone app...) The Photographers Ephemeris, and it shows the path of the sun and moon relative to the place you're researching. It's connected to Google maps, so you can see exactly where the light will be coming from on any day of the year. Photographers find it handy for positioning themselves in the best place for sunrise or sunset, generally...
http://app.photoephemeris.com
The only option I have is to keep moving my plants, so I bought Ikea outdoor benches which can be shifted around as the sunlight shifts. There's a gap of around a metre from where they sit in summer to where they sit in winter.
And yes, roof tops are definitely a great place for extra light!
http://app.photoephemeris.com
The only option I have is to keep moving my plants, so I bought Ikea outdoor benches which can be shifted around as the sunlight shifts. There's a gap of around a metre from where they sit in summer to where they sit in winter.
And yes, roof tops are definitely a great place for extra light!
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Re: Question about path of sun
I also have to move my trees to follow the sun in my backyard, so I bought some Rack It garage storage shelves from Bunnings. They are easy to move around, and you can adjust the height of the shelves. They're not cheap, but it works for me because I don't have many trees.
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Re: Question about path of sun
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Actually putting them on the roof is a great idea,
Largely unused space and lots of sunlight. Just have to make sure that they are well watered by preferably automatic systems
Just be aware that they can get lot of reflected light and can cook them easiliy
Ken[/quote]
Yeah the amount of sun my yard get I'm not going to have to worry about that, even on the garage roof think they are only getting about 4 hours sun. Just a bit harder to keep an eye on them up there. Hopefully they make it through winter.
Actually putting them on the roof is a great idea,
Largely unused space and lots of sunlight. Just have to make sure that they are well watered by preferably automatic systems
Just be aware that they can get lot of reflected light and can cook them easiliy
Ken[/quote]
Yeah the amount of sun my yard get I'm not going to have to worry about that, even on the garage roof think they are only getting about 4 hours sun. Just a bit harder to keep an eye on them up there. Hopefully they make it through winter.
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Re: Question about path of sun
I am a sun chaser too . I end up moving mine ( over 100 trees ) at least twice a year . Then there are the times strong winds are forecast or late spring and summer frosts . My long term plan is to knock down my shed and move it to another location . After that my goal is to build a glass house into the embankment that is behind my shed . Somehow I think this hobby is getting serious .
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Re: Question about path of sun
Yeah, i've been watching it very closely.Sno wrote:Half way BB .
The order of best sun positioning honors has gone to:
1. Banksia
2. Casuarina cunninghamiana
3. Everything else + dog bed.
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Re: Question about path of sun
Hello Rory,
A tad late sorry, but this site has served me well on many aspects for many years now. You can change your locations, hope it helps.
http://www.timeanddate.com/sun/australia/sydney
Kevin
P.S. The moon phases are also critical for flora as well. Only slightly versed in this science and unable to elaborate further.
A tad late sorry, but this site has served me well on many aspects for many years now. You can change your locations, hope it helps.
http://www.timeanddate.com/sun/australia/sydney
Kevin
P.S. The moon phases are also critical for flora as well. Only slightly versed in this science and unable to elaborate further.
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Re: Question about path of sun
Its happy hump day.
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