# Social Sun-Tracking Maps 'All Our Suns' Lets You Watch the Sun Around the World on Instagram By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-our-suns References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/376068/You-Can-Now-Watch-The-Sun-Rise-And-Set-Around-The-World-Via-Instagram/) & [michellechandra.github.io](http://michellechandra.github.io/synchronicity.html) All Our Suns is a project by Michelle Chandra that tracks the use of #sunset and #sunrise on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-map) to show where the sun is rising and setting as it happens around the world. The project uses an algorithm that turns crowdsourced data into visuals that are used for three [live maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinmap). While one map [tracks the sun's movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumoon), another pinpoints the locations on an interactive map, while the third makes a note of when the last #sunset and the first #sunset posts are shared. Although it's become a bit of a cliché for Instagram users to post sunset and sunrise photos, this project compiles them in a way that meaningfully maps the impact of time and beauty of these moments as they happen on a daily basis across the globe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crowdsourced Sun-tracking:** There is a trend towards utilizing crowdsourced data to track the sun's movements which presents an opportunity for innovative projects. - **Visualizing Social Media Data:** A trend is emerging towards using social media data to create visual representations of data, which presents an opportunity for tech companies to develop new tools for data analysis. - **Real-time Global Tracking:** There is a trend towards utilizing real-time data for global tracking, creating new opportunities for companies in fields such as logistics and transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Social Media:** There is an opportunity for social media companies to incorporate crowd-sourced data into their platforms to offer real-time visualizations of user activity. - **Analytics:** The use of social media data to create visual representations presents opportunities for analytics companies to develop new tools for data analysis. - **Logistics and Transportation:** Real-time global tracking presents opportunities for logistics and transportation companies to improve their supply chain management and delivery processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sunlight Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunseek.md) - [Location-Based UV Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-day-app.md) - [Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsketcher.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Location-Based Social Media Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-map.md) - [Interactive Travel Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sseennapp.md) - [Real-Time Social Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-maps.md) - [Travel Climate Planning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-days-ahead.md) - [Visualized Social Media Data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagraph.md)