ShadeSide - Sun Seat Finder
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ShadeSide helps you pick the best seat in a bus, train, car, or auto to stay out of the sun during your journey.
Simply enter your origin, destination, and departure time โ ShadeSide calculates sun position throughout your route and tells you which side of the vehicle will have the most shade.
KEY FEATURES
โ Sun-aware seat recommendations
Enter your route and departure time to instantly see whether to sit on the left or right side to avoid direct sunlight.
๐บ Route visualization
See your route on a map with sun exposure analysis for each segment of your journey.
โฐ Best departure time finder
Not sure when to leave? ShadeSide analyzes multiple departure times and shows you which one gives you the most shade, displayed in an easy-to-read chart.
๐ Return trip analysis
Planning a round trip? Check sun conditions for your return journey with one tap.
๐ Multiple vehicle types
Choose between bus, train, car, or auto โ each with appropriate seating recommendations.
๐ Compare departure times
See a side-by-side comparison of sun exposure for up to three different departure times.
๐ Segment-by-segment timeline
Get a detailed color-coded timeline showing sun exposure for every segment of your route.
๐ Multi-stop routes
Add multiple stops along your journey and get shade recommendations for each leg.
๐ค Share results
Share your sun analysis as text or image with friends and travel companions.
๐ Recent searches
Quickly access your frequently used routes and destinations.
๐ Available in 20 languages
ShadeSide uses precise solar position calculations based on NOAA algorithms combined with real-time routing data to give you accurate shade recommendations anywhere in the world.
Perfect for daily commuters, road trips, and anyone who wants a more comfortable journey.
Simply enter your origin, destination, and departure time โ ShadeSide calculates sun position throughout your route and tells you which side of the vehicle will have the most shade.
KEY FEATURES
โ Sun-aware seat recommendations
Enter your route and departure time to instantly see whether to sit on the left or right side to avoid direct sunlight.
๐บ Route visualization
See your route on a map with sun exposure analysis for each segment of your journey.
โฐ Best departure time finder
Not sure when to leave? ShadeSide analyzes multiple departure times and shows you which one gives you the most shade, displayed in an easy-to-read chart.
๐ Return trip analysis
Planning a round trip? Check sun conditions for your return journey with one tap.
๐ Multiple vehicle types
Choose between bus, train, car, or auto โ each with appropriate seating recommendations.
๐ Compare departure times
See a side-by-side comparison of sun exposure for up to three different departure times.
๐ Segment-by-segment timeline
Get a detailed color-coded timeline showing sun exposure for every segment of your route.
๐ Multi-stop routes
Add multiple stops along your journey and get shade recommendations for each leg.
๐ค Share results
Share your sun analysis as text or image with friends and travel companions.
๐ Recent searches
Quickly access your frequently used routes and destinations.
๐ Available in 20 languages
ShadeSide uses precise solar position calculations based on NOAA algorithms combined with real-time routing data to give you accurate shade recommendations anywhere in the world.
Perfect for daily commuters, road trips, and anyone who wants a more comfortable journey.
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Whatโs new
Initial release - Find the shady side of your bus, train, or car to avoid sun exposure on your journey.
