New York, USA
Lat: 40.71°•Lon: -74.01°
SOLAR DOME & SKY TRAJECTORY
-4.1° Elevation
Real-time solar positioning across celestial horizon and zenith dome
First Light (Civil Dawn)11:49 AM
Sunrise12:20 PM
Solar Noon04:59 PM
Sunset09:38 PM
Last Light (Civil Dusk)10:09 PM
True Night (Astro Dusk)11:17 PM
Sun and Sky Simulator (Real-Time Solar Path)
Live Solar Altitude & Azimuth•Dynamic Atmospheric Sky Shading•24-Hour Time Scrubber Simulation•Solar Noon & Peak Elevation Metrics
Visualize the Sun’s Exact Path Across the Celestial Dome
Watch the sun trace its daily journey from eastern horizon to western descent. Our interactive celestial simulator computes real-time solar elevation (altitude in degrees) and azimuth (compass bearing) based on standard astronomical solar declination algorithms.
Observe how the virtual sky gradient dynamically shifts from dark starry night to vibrant golden twilight and brilliant midday cyan as you scrub through the 24-hour cycle.
How to Use the Sun and Sky Simulator
1
Select your city or enter custom GPS coordinates.
2
Inspect the live solar elevation and compass azimuth readings.
3
Drag the 24-hour time slider to observe seasonal daylight transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is solar elevation and azimuth?
Solar elevation (or altitude) is the angle of the sun above the horizon (0° at horizon, 90° directly overhead). Solar azimuth is the compass direction of the sun (0° North, 90° East, 180° South, 270° West).
What is solar noon?
Solar noon is the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky for the day and crosses the local celestial meridian.
How does latitude affect the sun’s path?
Near the equator, the sun rises and sets almost vertically, while at higher latitudes the sun traces a low, angled arc across the sky.
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