Sun position & shadows in Reading, United Kingdom
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction111°east at 6:52
Sunset direction249°west at 16:43
Noon sun height25°at 11:48
Noon shadow2.14 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 | 122° SE | 238° SW | 18.6° | 2.97 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 128° SE | 232° SW | 15.2° | 3.68 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 122° SE | 238° SW | 18.7° | 2.95 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 106° E | 254° W | 28° | 1.88 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 89° E | 272° W | 38.8° | 1.24 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 70° E | 291° W | 50.4° | 0.83 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 55° NE | 305° NW | 58.7° | 0.61 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 49° NE | 311° NW | 62° | 0.53 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 55° NE | 305° NW | 59° | 0.60 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 69° E | 291° W | 50.6° | 0.82 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 88° E | 272° W | 39.2° | 1.23 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 106° E | 254° W | 27.9° | 1.89 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).