Sun position & shadows in Milan, Italy
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction108°east at 6:58
Sunset direction251°west at 17:15
Noon sun height31°at 12:07
Noon shadow1.66 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 | 118° SE | 242° SW | 24.6° | 2.18 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 124° SE | 236° SW | 21.1° | 2.59 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 118° SE | 242° SW | 24.7° | 2.17 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 104° E | 256° W | 34° | 1.48 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 44.8° | 1.01 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 72° E | 288° W | 56.4° | 0.66 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 60° NE | 301° NW | 64.7° | 0.47 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 54° NE | 306° NW | 68° | 0.40 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 59° NE | 301° NW | 65° | 0.47 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 72° E | 288° W | 56.6° | 0.66 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 88° E | 272° W | 45.2° | 0.99 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 104° E | 255° W | 33.9° | 1.49 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).