Sun direction in Qaanaaq (Denmark)

For On Now

On 16 October 2026, the sun rises at 14:54 and sets at 21:54 in Qaanaaq, giving 6h34mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 18:24. All times are local to Qaanaaq.

Solar data for Qaanaaq

13:07 — Dawn time in Qaanaaq
14:54 — Sunrise time in Qaanaaq
15:06—21:41 — Daylight time in Qaanaaq
18:24 — Solar noon in Qaanaaq
21:54 — Sunset time in Qaanaaq
23:41 — Dusk time in Qaanaaq


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Time :
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Position :
77.48564,-69.37486
Timezone :
Europe/Copenhagen
Daylight duration :
6h34mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—09:04 — Night
09:04—11:15 — Astronomical twilight
11:15—13:07 — Nautical twilight
13:07—14:54 — Civil twilight
13:07 — Dawn
14:54 — Sunrise
15:06—21:41 — Daylight
18:24 — Solar noon
21:54 — Sunset
23:41 — Dusk
21:54—23:41 — Civil twilight
23:41—01:32 — Nautical twilight
01:32—03:44 — Astronomical twilight
03:44—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Qaanaaq (Denmark). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !

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