Sun position & shadows in Austin, Texas
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction105°east at 7:43 AM
Sunset direction255°west at 6:46 PM
Noon sun height46.1°at 1:15 PM
Noon shadow0.96 mper 1 m of height
Sun path and shadow calculator
The diagram is a view from above: north at the top, the outer ring is the horizon and the centre is straight overhead. The line is the sun's path on the chosen day; the dot is its position at the chosen time. Calculated in your browser with Astronomy Engine.
Through the year
| Date | Sunrise direction | Sunset direction | Noon height | Noon shadow (1 m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | 113° SE | 247° SW | 39.7° | 1.20 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 117° SE | 243° SW | 36.3° | 1.36 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 113° SE | 247° SW | 39.9° | 1.20 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 102° E | 258° W | 49.3° | 0.86 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 60.1° | 0.58 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 76° E | 285° W | 71.7° | 0.33 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 66° NE | 294° NW | 80° | 0.18 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 62° NE | 298° NW | 83.2° | 0.12 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 66° NE | 294° NW | 80.1° | 0.17 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 75° E | 284° W | 71.7° | 0.33 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 60.3° | 0.57 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 102° E | 258° W | 48.9° | 0.87 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).