What does a sun path show in Tromsø?

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 Tromsø?

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 · Tromsø

Sun path

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

Day length

N/A

Max elevation

44°

Rises → sets

N/A → N/A

12:00 PMWalk the day

Direction

SSE · 165°

Elevation

43.2°

Frequently asked

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