What is the pattern of the shadow's direction throughout the day?

The pattern of a shadow's direction throughout the day is influenced by the position of the sun in the sky. In the morning, shadows are longest and point towards the west as the sun rises in the east. As the day progresses, shadows shorten and shift towards the north (in the Northern Hemisphere) or south (in the Southern Hemisphere) as the sun reaches its highest point at noon. In the late afternoon and evening, shadows lengthen again, pointing towards the east as the sun sets in the west.