Sun position & shadows in Christchurch, New Zealand
Friday, October 30, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction110°east at 6:15 AM
Sunset direction250°west at 8:12 PM
Noon sun height60.2°at 1:13 PM
Noon shadow0.57 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 | 119° SE | 241° SW | 66.3° | 0.44 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 124° SE | 236° SW | 69.9° | 0.37 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 119° SE | 241° SW | 66.5° | 0.43 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 106° E | 254° W | 57.2° | 0.64 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 91° E | 269° W | 46.4° | 0.95 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 75° E | 286° W | 34.8° | 1.44 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 63° NE | 297° NW | 26.4° | 2.01 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 58° NE | 302° NW | 23.1° | 2.34 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 62° NE | 298° NW | 26° | 2.05 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 74° E | 286° W | 34.2° | 1.47 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 89° E | 270° W | 45.6° | 0.98 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 105° E | 254° W | 57° | 0.65 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).