How can you tell which way is north without a compass?
How can you tell which way is north without a compass?
- Stick shadow: Place a stick in the ground vertically. ...
- North star: Look up. ...
- Southern Cross: If you're in the southern hemisphere, find the Southern Cross. ...
- Orion's Belt: Find Orion, and then the three bright stars of its belt.
Is north on my left or right?
Most maps show North at the top and South at the bottom. To the left is West and to the right is East.
How can you tell north south east and west?
North, east, south, and west are the four cardinal directions, often marked by the initials N, E, S, and W. East and west are at right angles to north and south. East is in the clockwise direction of rotation from north. West is directly opposite east.