3.8K views · 45 reactions | Claire shows you how to make a sun compass and sundial and reveals why the Apollo 15 astronauts needed a sun compass. For the sun compass you'll need: A stick and some chalk. For the sundial you'll need: A paper plate, colouring pencils and a market pen. #SolarWeek | National Space Centre | Facebook

We’ve traced sunspots by hand for over 200 years to track the Sun’s natural cycle! ✍️📜 How does the Sun’s activity shape life on Earth? Learn more in the latest episode of our Curious Universe podcast. 🎧 Listen & subscribe: nasa.gov/curiousuniverse | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration