Sun position & shadows in Seattle, Washington
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction109°east at 7:49 AM
Sunset direction250°west at 5:56 PM
Noon sun height28.8°at 12:53 PM
Noon shadow1.82 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 | 119° SE | 240° SW | 22.4° | 2.43 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 125° SE | 235° SW | 19° | 2.90 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 119° SE | 241° SW | 22.6° | 2.40 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 105° E | 256° W | 32° | 1.60 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 89° E | 272° W | 42.8° | 1.08 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 71° E | 289° W | 54.4° | 0.72 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 58° NE | 302° NW | 62.7° | 0.52 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 53° NE | 307° NW | 65.8° | 0.45 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 58° NE | 302° NW | 62.8° | 0.51 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 71° E | 289° W | 54.4° | 0.72 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 88° E | 272° W | 43° | 1.07 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 105° E | 255° W | 31.6° | 1.63 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).