Sun position & shadows in Perth, Western Australia
Friday, October 30, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction107°east at 5:21 AM
Sunset direction253°west at 6:40 PM
Noon sun height71.8°at 12:00 PM
Noon shadow0.33 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 | 114° SE | 246° SW | 78° | 0.21 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 119° SE | 241° SW | 81.5° | 0.15 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 114° SE | 246° SW | 78° | 0.21 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 103° E | 257° W | 68.7° | 0.39 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 90° E | 270° W | 57.9° | 0.63 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 77° E | 283° W | 46.3° | 0.96 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 67° NE | 293° NW | 37.9° | 1.28 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 63° NE | 297° NW | 34.6° | 1.45 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 66° NE | 294° NW | 37.6° | 1.30 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 76° E | 284° W | 45.9° | 0.97 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 89° E | 270° W | 57.2° | 0.64 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 103° E | 257° W | 68.6° | 0.39 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).