Four Directions

Have you ever used a compass? It helps you figure out what direction you are facing. The needle that spins points north. If you turn around until the needle points to the north, then south will be behind you. East will be to your right and west will be to your left.

In between the four main directions are four "in-between" directions. Halfway between north and west is northwest. Halfway between north and east is northeast. Halfway between south and west is southwest. Halfway between south and east is southeast.

On a map, there is usually a compass rose somewhere on the map. Generally, the top of the map will be north.