What are celestial navigation techniques?

Celestial navigation is like using the stars as maps to find your way across the ocean or sky.

Imagine you're on a boat in the middle of the sea, and there’s no GPS, just the night sky above you. That’s when celestial navigation techniques come into play. They help people figure out where they are by looking at the positions of the sun, moon, stars, or even planets.

Think of it like playing hide-and-seek with the sun. If you know how high the sun is in the sky and what time it is, you can guess where you are on Earth. Navigators use tools called sextants, kind of like a special ruler that measures angles, to see how high a star or the sun is above the horizon.

This method has been used for thousands of years by sailors and explorers, helping them travel long distances without getting lost. It's like having a starry compass in your hand, guiding you home, even when there are no roads or signs to follow.