Sun position & shadows in Miami, Florida
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction105°east at 7:27 AM
Sunset direction255°west at 6:41 PM
Noon sun height50.6°at 1:04 PM
Noon shadow0.82 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 | 112° E | 248° W | 44.2° | 1.03 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 116° SE | 244° SW | 40.8° | 1.16 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 112° E | 248° W | 44.4° | 1.02 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 101° E | 259° W | 53.8° | 0.73 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 64.6° | 0.47 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 76° E | 284° W | 76.2° | 0.25 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 67° NE | 293° NW | 84.5° | 0.10 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 63° NE | 297° NW | 87.7° | 0.04 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 67° NE | 293° NW | 84.6° | 0.09 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 76° E | 284° W | 76.2° | 0.25 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 64.8° | 0.47 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 101° E | 258° W | 53.4° | 0.74 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).