Sun position

Solar elevation and compass azimuth for any latitude, longitude, and UTC moment.

0° north · 90° east · 180° south · 270° west

Computed in this browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.

NOAA-style approximation, accurate to roughly 0.01–0.5° — fine for shading and photo planning, not for surveying or navigation.

How to use

  1. Enter latitude and longitude.
  2. Enter a UTC date/time (or use now).
  3. Read elevation and azimuth.

What it supports

NOAA-style approximation accurate to roughly 0.01–0.5°; azimuth is compass degrees (0° north, 90° east). Good for shading and photo planning — not for surveying or navigation.

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