Sun & Moon

Solar Position Calculator

Estimate the sun altitude and azimuth for a location and local time.

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How this tool works

Educational estimate only. Do not use this simplified result for navigation, safety, or engineering decisions.

All calculations run in your browser. No account is required, and this static version does not store your inputs.

What do altitude and azimuth mean?

Altitude is the sun's angle above the horizon. Azimuth is compass direction measured around the horizon.