Sun position & shadows in Tampa, Florida
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction105°east at 7:39 AM
Sunset direction255°west at 6:48 PM
Noon sun height48.4°at 1:14 PM
Noon shadow0.89 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 | 112° E | 248° W | 42° | 1.11 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 116° SE | 244° SW | 38.6° | 1.25 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 112° E | 248° W | 42.2° | 1.10 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 101° E | 259° W | 51.6° | 0.79 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 62.4° | 0.52 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 76° E | 284° W | 74° | 0.29 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 67° NE | 294° NW | 82.3° | 0.14 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 63° NE | 297° NW | 85.5° | 0.08 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 66° NE | 294° NW | 82.5° | 0.13 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 76° E | 284° W | 74.1° | 0.28 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 62.7° | 0.52 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 102° E | 258° W | 51.3° | 0.80 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).