05 Jul 08 07:58, Roger Nelson wrote to Roy Witt:


 RW>> One finger thickness between the sun and the horizon means there is
 RW>> about 15 minutes before sundown. You can figure the rest from there.

 RN> I'm loathe to use that method because it would require looking in the
 RN> Sun's direction.

I use periferal vision. Saves on having the big yellow spot on the cornea.

 RN> Not good for the eyes.  I can usually guess how long it will be
 RN> before sunset or how many hours of daylight are left.

When you're hunting birds and the shooting hours are 1/2 hour after
sunrise and stop at sunset, you have to use it. Unless you want to check
the sunrise/sunset reports that day and refer to a time piece.

 RW>> RN> There's also a navigational answer to it, too.

 RW>> Yes, the sun will be in the Western sky. :o)

 RW>> Unless it's right after sun-up.

 RN> You're self-correcting today, aren't you?  (-:

I like to cover all the bases. :o)

                R\%/itt



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