A clearer view of your home’s Sun
Enter your home address to see how the Sun moves over your location throughout the day and across the seasons.
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.
Australia/Brisbane · -27.4698°, 153.0251°. Enter your address above or explore these fixed reference dates.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.