ShadeSide - Sun Seat Finder

ShadeSide helps you pick the best seat in a bus, train, car, or auto to stay out of the sun during your journey.

Simply enter your origin, destination, and departure time — ShadeSide calculates sun position throughout your route and tells you which side of the vehicle will have the most shade.

KEY FEATURES

☀ Sun-aware seat recommendations
Enter your route and departure time to instantly see whether to sit on the left or right side to avoid direct sunlight.

🗺 Route visualization
See your route on a map with sun exposure analysis for each segment of your journey.

⏰ Best departure time finder
Not sure when to leave? ShadeSide analyzes multiple departure times and shows you which one gives you the most shade, displayed in an easy-to-read chart.

🔄 Return trip analysis
Planning a round trip? Check sun conditions for your return journey with one tap.

🚌 Multiple vehicle types
Choose between bus, train, car, or auto — each with appropriate seating recommendations.

📊 Compare departure times
See a side-by-side comparison of sun exposure for up to three different departure times.

🕐 Segment-by-segment timeline
Get a detailed color-coded timeline showing sun exposure for every segment of your route.

🛑 Multi-stop routes
Add multiple stops along your journey and get shade recommendations for each leg.

📤 Share results
Share your sun analysis as text or image with friends and travel companions.

📍 Recent searches
Quickly access your frequently used routes and destinations.

🌐 Available in 20 languages

ShadeSide uses precise solar position calculations based on NOAA algorithms combined with real-time routing data to give you accurate shade recommendations anywhere in the world.

Perfect for daily commuters, road trips, and anyone who wants a more comfortable journey.

Recent changes:
UX redesign: cleaner, softer look with yellow accents.