How to mesure remaining day light with your hand

How to mesure remaining day light with your hand

Let your hand guide you as to amount of daylight remaining.

1: Face the sun and extend your arm in front of you so that your palm faces toward you and fingers are parallel to horizon.

2: Position your index finger so that it rests just below the sun and your pinky parallel to the edge of the horizon.

3: Count the number of fingers it takes to reach from the sun to the horizon. Each ascending finger represents 15 minutes until the sun sets.

4: If space allows, line up your other hand directly below and continue counting. Each hand represents approximately one hour.