Azimuth

Azimuth is a way to specify a direction or angle on a horizontal plane, usually measured in degrees from the north. Imagine you stand at a point and face north—your azimuth is 0°. Turning clockwise, east is at 90°, south at 180°, and west at 270°. It’s commonly used in navigation, mapping, and astronomy to precisely describe where an object or location is in relation to your position. In simple terms, azimuth helps you pinpoint and communicate directions on the ground or sky in a standardized way.