A clearer view of your home’s Sun

Sun Path Over My House

Enter your home address to see how the Sun moves over your location throughout the day and across the seasons.

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Choose a matching address to display your results.

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Try a Brisbane example

Calculated example, not your location: compare the same public Brisbane reference point in June and December. Astronomical daylight is longer in December; actual garden sunlight depends on nearby obstructions.

2026-06-21 · Brisbane: Sunrise 06:38 · Sunset 17:02
Day length 10h 24m
2026-12-21 · Brisbane: Sunrise 04:50 · Sunset 18:43
Day length 13h 53m

Australia/Brisbane · -27.4698°, 153.0251°. Enter your address above or explore these fixed reference dates.

For a Northern Hemisphere comparison, see the New York and Brisbane reference cases below.

How to Check the Sun Path Over Your House

Enter the property address and choose the correct match.
Select the date you want to analyse; times use the selected location’s timezone.
View sunrise and sunset times and compass directions.
Check altitude, the Sun’s height above the horizon, and azimuth, its bearing clockwise from true north.
Compare the seasonal reference dates to see how direction and daylight change across the year.

New York and Brisbane: same dates, opposite seasons

These public city reference points show how location changes the Sun path. They are calculated examples, not measurements of a home. June and December are fixed reference dates, not a claim about the exact local solstice. Times use each city’s timezone.

Compare sunrise and sunset with your house orientation

First identify the direction each wall or window faces, measured outwards from the house using true north. An east-facing wall faces 90° and a west-facing wall 270°. Compare those bearings with the sunrise and sunset directions below: they mark where the Sun enters and leaves the astronomical sky on each date.

In both New York and Brisbane, June sunrise and sunset lie north of due east and west; in December they lie south of them, despite the opposite seasons. An east-facing window is a starting point for a morning-light check, and a west-facing one for an afternoon check. Use the hourly readings for your actual visit time: sunrise and sunset alone do not describe the whole day or guarantee light through a window.

New York · Northern Hemisphere

40.7128°, -74.0060° · America/New_York

2026-06-21 · Summer reference

EDT (UTC-04:00)

Sunrise: 05:26
Solar noon: 12:59
Sunset: 20:31

Sunrise direction: 57.7° North-east. Sunset direction: 302.7° North-west. Bearings are clockwise from true north.

Astronomical day length: 15h 6m

New York Sun direction and altitude on 2026-06-21, local time
Time	Direction / azimuth	Altitude
09:00	East 90.2°	37.8°
12:00	South-east 140.4°	68.9°
15:00	South-west 245.3°	59.2°

Load New York June example →

2026-12-21 · Winter reference

EST (UTC-05:00)

Sunrise: 07:17
Solar noon: 11:55
Sunset: 16:32

Sunrise direction: 121.0° South-east. Sunset direction: 239.3° South-west. Bearings are clockwise from true north.

Astronomical day length: 9h 15m

New York Sun direction and altitude on 2026-12-21, local time
Time	Direction / azimuth	Altitude
09:00	South-east 139.3°	14.2°
12:00	South 181.4°	25.8°
15:00	South-west 222.9°	12.7°

Load New York December example →

1. June 09:00: 90.2° azimuth · 37.8° altitude
2. June 15:00: 245.3° azimuth · 59.2° altitude
3. December 09:00: 139.3° azimuth · 14.2° altitude
4. December 15:00: 222.9° azimuth · 12.7° altitude

The small square represents walls aligned with the compass. This is a direction diagram, not a floor plan, a shadow simulation or a prediction of light through a window.

New York uses EDT in this June example and EST in December. Summer brings a higher Sun and longer astronomical daylight; a south-facing wall still needs an on-site obstruction check. A bearing only identifies the direction of the Sun. Walls, window reveals, trees and buildings determine whether its light reaches a particular spot.

Brisbane · Southern Hemisphere

-27.4698°, 153.0251° · Australia/Brisbane

2026-06-21 · Winter reference

AEST (UTC+10:00)

Sunrise: 06:38
Solar noon: 11:50
Sunset: 17:02

Sunrise direction: 63.7° North-east. Sunset direction: 296.1° North-west. Bearings are clockwise from true north.

Astronomical day length: 10h 24m

Brisbane Sun direction and altitude on 2026-06-21, local time
Time	Direction / azimuth	Altitude
09:00	North-east 43.0°	24.7°
12:00	North 357.0°	39.0°
15:00	North-west 313.3°	21.5°

Load Brisbane June example →

2026-12-21 · Summer reference

AEST (UTC+10:00)

Sunrise: 04:50
Solar noon: 11:46
Sunset: 18:43

Sunrise direction: 117.0° South-east. Sunset direction: 242.8° South-west. Bearings are clockwise from true north.

Astronomical day length: 13h 53m

Brisbane Sun direction and altitude on 2026-12-21, local time
Time	Direction / azimuth	Altitude
09:00	East 93.4°	52.5°
12:00	North-west 321.0°	84.9°
15:00	West 264.0°	46.3°

Load Brisbane December example →

1. June 09:00: 43.0° azimuth · 24.7° altitude
2. June 15:00: 313.3° azimuth · 21.5° altitude
3. December 09:00: 93.4° azimuth · 52.5° altitude
4. December 15:00: 264.0° azimuth · 46.3° altitude

The small square represents walls aligned with the compass. This is a direction diagram, not a floor plan, a shadow simulation or a prediction of light through a window.

Brisbane stays on AEST for both examples. December is the summer reference and June the winter reference. The Sun is towards the north around solar noon at this latitude on these dates. A bearing only identifies the direction of the Sun. Walls, window reveals, trees and buildings determine whether its light reaches a particular spot.

Load a reference only when you want to replace the tool inputs with that example. To check a different visit time, open the Sun Angle Calculator and enter the same location, date and local time again. Record actual light separately using the site-visit steps below.

What Can a Sun Path Tell You About Your Home?

Morning Sun

The morning Sun generally approaches from the sunrise side of the sky. Its exact bearing changes with the date and latitude, so it is not always due east. Compare the direction with the orientation of a wall, balcony or bedroom window, then check obstructions on site.

Afternoon Sun

Afternoon and western exposure can matter when planning outdoor use or considering a property. The map helps identify the direction toward the Sun; it does not know the home’s floor plan or whether a neighbouring structure blocks the light.

Seasonal Changes

Latitude, season and hemisphere affect the Sun’s altitude and the length of daylight. June and December represent different seasons in the two hemispheres. The fixed reference dates help you compare the calculated geometry without assuming that June means summer everywhere.

Outdoor Areas

Use the Sun map as an initial reference for patios, gardens, balconies, pools and outdoor living areas. Visit at different times and inspect fences, trees and nearby buildings. Astronomical day length does not equal the number of direct-sun hours available at a particular spot.

Turn the Sun directions into a site-visit plan

Choose one spot, such as a kitchen window or a garden bed. Keep that observation point fixed while comparing dates. A bearing tells you where to look for the Sun; it does not tell you whether light reaches that spot.

Record the prediction. Note the selected date, timezone and the morning, solar-noon and afternoon bearings and altitudes. Use the angle calculator for an exact visit time. Its time must match the local time of your observation.
Record what reaches the spot. At each visit time, note direct sunlight, building or tree shade, or cloud-obscured conditions. Record nearby obstructions and take a photo of the illuminated surface or shadow. Do not look directly at the Sun. One cloudy observation cannot establish a permanent shading problem.
Compare like with like. Use bearings referenced to true north; a compass set to magnetic north needs a local declination adjustment. Repeat at the same spot and separate observed conditions from calculated seasonal predictions. Three visits are a sampling plan, not a measurement of total daily direct-sun hours.

Keep a simple record: spot, local date and time, timezone, calculated azimuth and altitude, observed light, obstruction and photo reference. Keep private addresses and photos in your own notes.

Compare a Brisbane winter and summer visit →

Inspect the same location at fixed times, compare the seasonal curves and load the inputs into the tool.

Check an east- or west-facing window →

Compare the Darwin, Brisbane and Hobart bearing examples before interpreting a window’s orientation.

Important limitation

Solar Path Tracker calculates the astronomical position and path of the Sun for the selected location and date.

It does not currently calculate shadows or obstructions caused by nearby buildings, trees, terrain, roof structures, fences or other objects.

For decisions involving solar installation, construction or detailed shading analysis, use this tool as an initial planning reference and confirm conditions with an appropriate professional or on-site assessment.

Sun Path Over My House FAQs

How can I see the Sun path over my house?

Enter your home address, choose the matching location and select a date. The map shows hourly Sun directions, while the summary gives sunrise, solar noon and sunset. Use the seasonal reference controls to compare dates at the same location.

Can I check the Sun path by address?

Yes. Search for an address and select the correct match. You can also search for a nearby landmark or enter coordinates manually if your address is not available. Check the selected point on the map before interpreting the results.

Which side of my house gets morning Sun?

Morning Sun generally comes from the eastern part of the sky, but its precise direction changes with latitude and date. Compare the displayed morning bearing with your home’s orientation. The tool cannot determine whether trees, buildings or the structure of your home block that light.

Which side gets afternoon Sun?

Afternoon Sun generally comes from the western part of the sky. Use the afternoon bearing for your chosen location and date to understand the direction. Actual sunlight on a wall, window or outdoor area also depends on its orientation and local obstructions.

How does the Sun path change between summer and winter?

Outside the tropics, summer generally brings a higher daily Sun path and longer daylight, while winter brings a lower path and shorter daylight. Seasons are reversed between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Near the equator, the relationship is different, so compare the calculated dates rather than assuming a universal pattern.

Does this map show shadows from buildings and trees?

No. The map calculates astronomical Sun positions and does not model shadows or obstructions from buildings, trees, fences or terrain. The map background and direction rays are not a simulation of which parts of a property receive sunlight.

Can I use the Sun path map to plan solar panels?

Use it as an initial reference for Sun direction, altitude and seasonal changes. It does not estimate electricity production or recommend an installation. A professional assessment needs roof geometry, shading, weather and system details.

Does the Sun move differently in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

The seasonal cycle is reversed across the hemispheres. The direction of the Sun at solar noon also depends on latitude and time of year; within the tropics it can be to the north, south or nearly overhead. This tool calculates the direction for the selected location and date.