> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ladybug.tools/ladybug-tools-academy/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ladybug.tools/ladybug-tools-academy/climate-analysis/sun-path-sky-mask-and-direct-sun-hours.md).

# Sun Path, Sky Mask, and Direct Sun Hours

## Sun Path

Learn how to create and modify a sun path in Ladybug Tools. 

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/6UUloBikvsg>" %}

## Sky Mask

Use the Sky Mask component to determine optimal horizontal or vertical shading angle while also taking context into consideration.

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Go-y6hjsXN8>" %}

## Daylight Availability

Use the Direct Sun Hours component to calculate the hours of direct sunlight falling on a surface or set of surfaces.&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/RPuBtgCLDQY>" %}