This mode is like setting out to north, but in the case the reference is the sun. The user must have the sun at his back and a good guide is his own shadow.
Figure 85. Setting out to the sun
It is very important to know that the reference will change depending on the hour and the day.
When using stake out to the shadow the direction is the inverse, i. e., the user must leave the sun behind him to obtain the reference. In this mode, the cast shadow can be a great help when it comes to orienting himself.
