ShadeMap

This map shows the current shade around the world. It helps you find shaded areas based on the time of day.

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ShadeMap
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# ShadeMap — Curiosity interactive map This map shows the current shade around the world. It helps you find shaded areas based on the time of day. Open the live map: [ShadeMap](https://shademap.app/). ## Highlights - This map shows the current shade around the world. It helps you find shaded areas based on the time of day. - ShadeMap is an interactive curiosity map with layered views you can filter. - Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly. ## What it's good for - Explore unusual data layers for inspiration or storytelling - Use visuals in lessons, presentations, or content - Bookmark surprising discoveries to revisit later ## Quick start - Open the map and move the view to your area of interest. - Toggle layers or filters to focus on the topic you need. - Save the link or grab a screenshot to share findings.

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Highlights

  • This map shows the current shade around the world. It helps you find shaded areas based on the time of day.
  • ShadeMap is an interactive curiosity map with layered views you can filter.
  • Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly.

Use cases

  • Explore unusual data layers for inspiration or storytelling
  • Use visuals in lessons, presentations, or content
  • Bookmark surprising discoveries to revisit later