Sun path · Tromsø
Sun path in Tromsø
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.
Drag the timeline to see where the sun will be in the sky.
Sun path in Tromsø on Sat, Jul 4
The sun reaches a peak elevation of 43° at solar noon in Tromsø.
The chart above plots the full arc of the sun across the sky. The horizontal axis is compass direction, the vertical axis is elevation. Dashed reference curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice so you can see how the arc shifts through the year.
Use the scrubber to walk through the day and read the sun's compass bearing and elevation at any moment. For photography, check which direction light will come from at your planned shoot time and whether your subject will be front-lit, side-lit or backlit.
Frequently asked
- What direction does the sun rise and set in Tromsø?
- Sun rise and set directions in Tromsø vary by season. In summer the sun rises and sets further north; in winter further south.
- How long is the day in Tromsø?
- Day length in Tromsø varies through the year with the longest days around the June solstice and the shortest around the December solstice.
- What is the sun's highest point in Tromsø?
- On Sat, Jul 4, the sun reaches a maximum elevation of about 43° above the horizon in Tromsø. This peaks near the summer solstice and is lowest near the winter solstice.
- What does a sun path chart show for Tromsø?
- A sun path chart plots the sun's elevation against its compass bearing throughout the day. For Tromsø, it shows when and where light will come from, how high the sun climbs, and how the arc shifts between seasons.
- Why does sun path matter for photography in Tromsø?
- Knowing the sun path helps you plan where light and shadow will fall. You can predict which side of a building catches light, when a subject will be front-lit or backlit, and how long shadows will be at any time of day.
