Historical clue formulations

• Not directly in the sun — 2025-08-22
• Gray, say — 2016-08-28
• Under a parasol, e.g. — 2006-02-21
• Under a canopy — 2003-04-27
• Under an umbrella — 2001-10-04
• Protected from the sun — 2000-06-20
• Hidden from view — 1998-06-06
• Under the elms — 1994-06-06