Sun position & shadows in Nice, France
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction108°east at 7:03
Sunset direction252°west at 17:26
Noon sun height32.8°at 12:15
Noon shadow1.55 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 | 117° SE | 243° SW | 26.4° | 2.01 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 122° SE | 238° SW | 22.9° | 2.37 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 117° SE | 243° SW | 26.4° | 2.01 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 104° E | 256° W | 35.8° | 1.39 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 46.6° | 0.95 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 73° E | 288° W | 58.2° | 0.62 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 61° NE | 300° NW | 66.5° | 0.43 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 56° NE | 304° NW | 69.7° | 0.37 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 60° NE | 300° NW | 66.8° | 0.43 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 72° E | 288° W | 58.4° | 0.62 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 88° E | 272° W | 47° | 0.93 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 104° E | 256° W | 35.6° | 1.40 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).