Read clockwise from north
A bearing measures the turn from north, not the angle above the horizon. Altitude is a separate measurement.
Compass Bearing to Direction: Visual Degrees Practice for Sunset Planning
270° means west.
But where is 292°?
Turn the dial to translate a bearing into a direction. This is a visual practice tool for reading angles—not a live compass or a sunset calculation.
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YOUR RESULT
270° · W
Example: 0° and 360° are north, 90° is east, 180° is south and 270° is west. In this eight-direction model, 292° is still in the west sector; 292.5° is the boundary toward northwest.
Use the same north reference
True north and magnetic north are different references. Check which one your source and compass use before comparing a real-world reading.
A direction is not a visibility promise
Terrain, buildings and trees can block a view. The dial shows only a direction, and the Sun's real sunset bearing depends on location and date.
Asterfold: Sunset Planner
Find the Sun's bearing for your actual viewpoint
Asterfold calculates the Sun's path for a chosen place and date, displays bearings, and helps aim a viewpoint. You can plan a session and record what the sky actually looked like afterward.
Explore Asterfold on the App Store ↗Free features and optional Plus are available. This lab does not use your location or sensors and does not predict sunset direction. It is not a navigation aid.
App details checked against the official App Store listing on November 4, 2026. Availability and purchase terms can change.
Before you use the result
Why does a whole range say west?
An eight-point compass groups bearings into 45-degree sectors. West covers 247.5° up to, but not including, 292.5° in this tool.
Does the Sun always set at 270°?
No. The sunset bearing varies with place and date. This practice dial does not calculate it.
Will this point my phone toward the Sun?
No. The arrow is an illustration controlled by your input; it does not read your device orientation.