The cardinal points of the Earth for most people can be considered absolute directions, independent of external factors. That is why their use is most convenient when determining the direction. However, the compass is not the most popular accessory these days. Is it possible to determine the cardinal points without it? Sure. For example, using a conventional analogue clock.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, your watch should be running correctly, or at least close to it.
Step 2
Place the watch horizontally.
Step 3
Rotate them so that the hour hand points towards the sun.
Step 4
Mentally (or whatever is convenient for you) draw the angle between the hour hand and the number 1 on the clock.
Step 5
Divide this corner in half. The bisector will point south. Accordingly, north is in the opposite direction.
Step 6
If it happens at night on a full moon, then the measurement procedure is exactly the same (instead of the sun, of course, the moon is used). If the moon is increasing or decreasing, then calculate how many sixths of its radius are visible (by eye) and subtract or add these fractions of the radius to the time on the clock, then carry out the determination procedure.
