To the left is West and to the right is East.

Is west right of left?

The cardinal directions on a compass are NORTH, SOUTH, WEST, and EAST. They are located on a compass in a specific order. See image. ... -Now touch the east and west sides, west will be on your left and east will be on your right.

How do you know which side is east or west?

East and west are at right angles to north and south. East is in the clockwise direction of rotation from north. West is directly opposite east. The sun's position in the sky can be used to determine east and west if the general time of day is known.