SunCalc

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1. Thank you for an amazing library; It's the first that I reach for every time I have a project with this need.

   Recommends · Aug 2026 · in “Sun Clock”

2. Very useful to figure out when/where sunlight will hit your house.

   Recommends · Jan 2026 · in “Sun Position Calculator”

3. this library would be extremely helpful

   Recommends · Aug 2026 · in “Sun Clock”

4. makes it a lot more precise

   Recommends · Aug 2026 · in “Sun Clock”