What does a sun path show in Sydney?

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 Sydney?

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 · Sydney

Sun path

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

Day length

9h 54m

Max elevation

33°

Rises → sets

ENE → WNW

11:57 AMWalk the day

Direction

N · 360°

Elevation

32.7°

Frequently asked

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