What does a sun path show in Los Angeles?

A sun path shows where the sun moves through the sky, including elevation, compass bearing and the shape of the daylight arc.

Why does sun path matter for photographers in Los Angeles?

It helps you plan where light will come from, when shadows will fall and whether a subject will be front-lit or backlit.

Sun path · Los Angeles

Sun path

The sun's arc across the sky, showing elevation against compass direction for Los Angeles. Dashed curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice for comparison.

Day length

14h 25m

Max elevation

79°

Rises → sets

ENE → WNW

12:55 PMWalk the day

Direction

S · 180°

Elevation

79.4°

Frequently asked

What does a sun path show in Los Angeles?: A sun path shows where the sun moves through the sky, including elevation, compass bearing and the shape of the daylight arc.
Why does sun path matter for photographers in Los Angeles?: It helps you plan where light will come from, when shadows will fall and whether a subject will be front-lit or backlit.