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Shadow Finder

Given a shadow length, date and time, maps every point on Earth where that shadow could occur.

Why it’s a gem

Inverse geolocation from a single shadow — a genuinely clever visual algorithm

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Author
Bellingcat
Type
Website
License
open-source
Added
Aug 17, 2026
Domain
shadowfinder.com
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