What can tell the direction?

Using a compass, the moon, plant growth, stars, ground features and the sun can all tell the direction.

In the absence of topographic maps, compasses and other equipment, we should learn to use some characteristics of nature to determine the direction, one is with the help of tools, the other is with the help of natural characteristics. At the same time, it introduces the method of distinguishing time (taking the northern hemisphere as an example, how to find the right direction).

Identifying the direction in the wild means that if you get lost in the wild, you must be calm, ensure that your thinking and actions are not chaotic, and ensure your own safety. Then you can identify the direction through your own knowledge or experience, carefully observe the surrounding environment, and find the right direction with some auxiliary tools.

Extended data:

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, which is the most basic way to tell the direction.

Polaris is located in the sky due north. When observed, its height from the ground is approximately equivalent to the local latitude. When looking for it, it is usually determined according to the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) or the W star (Hou Xian). The Big Dipper is seven bright stars, shaped like a spoon. It extends a straight line from the spoon head to the spoon mouth, which is about five times the distance between the two stars. There is a slightly darker star, the Polaris.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-determine the direction of the field