What does a sun path show in Seattle?

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 Seattle?

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 · Seattle

Sun path

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

Day length

15h 59m

Max elevation

66°

Rises → sets

NE → NW

1:11 PMWalk the day

Direction

S · 180°

Elevation

65.8°

Frequently asked

What does a sun path show in Seattle?: 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 Seattle?: It helps you plan where light will come from, when shadows will fall and whether a subject will be front-lit or backlit.