Setting A Sundial
| It's important to position and set your sundials correctly for a few different reasons. First of all, if you want it to tell time accurately, correct setting is a must. But making sure your garden sundials are positioned correctly will also add to their attractive display, and ensure safety and stability. Setting Brass Sundials for Timekeeping In order to set your sundial accurately, it must be mounted on a flat area. You can achieve this by using a sundial stand or sundial pedestal designed for displaying an outdoor sundial. Set your bronze sundials at noon for the best result. The gnomon (the shadow arm) should be pointing north. Keep in mind that solar time might vary from the actual time in your area; this is why astrological sundials generally give just an approximate time. Achieving accurate timing can require frequent adjustment. Decorative Sundials Set for Attractive Display Your sundial is designed to be eye-catching and beautiful. Many bird bath sundials are intended for mounting on sundial stands or sundial pedestals. Whether you choose a sundial stand or sundial pedestal that is intricately adorned or one that is simple in style (you might even choose to position your Whitehall sundial on a tree stump or a sturdy pillar on your patio or porch), having a base for your animal sundial makes it easier to achieve a level position, and gives you more location options - the corner of your patio, the center of your garden, etc. |  |
Safety for Armillary Sundials
Always be sure that your armillary sundial is secure in its position so you don't have a broken garden sundial (or broken toes) from an accidental fall. The sundial should rest firmly on its base, and the base should never be wobbly.
Once your garden sundial is correctly set up, you can observe its beauty and function with satisfaction.