The cardinal directions of the Earth for most people can be considered absolute directions, independent of external factors. That is why their use is most convenient in determining the direction. However, the compass is not the most popular accessory these days. Is it possible to determine the cardinal points without it? Of course. For example, using a conventional clock.
Instruction manual
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First of all, your watch should go right, or at least close to that.
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Position the watch horizontally.
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Turn them so that the hour hand is pointing towards the sun.
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Mentally (or as you wish) draw an angle between the clockwise and the number 1 on the watch.
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Divide this corner in half. The bisector will point south. Accordingly, the north is in the opposite direction.
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If it happens at night on the full moon, then the measurement procedure is exactly the same (instead of the sun, of course, the moon is used). If the moon arrives or decreases, 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.
