Sun direction in Uummannaq (Denmark)

For On Now

On 16 October 2026, the sun rises at 12:45 and sets at 21:45 in Uummannaq, giving 8h46mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 17:15. All times are local to Uummannaq.

Solar data for Uummannaq

11:40 — Dawn time in Uummannaq
12:45 — Sunrise time in Uummannaq
12:52—21:38 — Daylight time in Uummannaq
17:15 — Solar noon in Uummannaq
21:45 — Sunset time in Uummannaq
22:50 — Dusk time in Uummannaq


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Time :
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Position :
70.672333,-52.12307
Timezone :
Europe/Copenhagen
Daylight duration :
8h46mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—09:10 — Night
09:10—10:27 — Astronomical twilight
10:27—11:40 — Nautical twilight
11:40—12:45 — Civil twilight
11:40 — Dawn
12:45 — Sunrise
12:52—21:38 — Daylight
17:15 — Solar noon
21:45 — Sunset
22:50 — Dusk
21:45—22:50 — Civil twilight
22:50—00:03 — Nautical twilight
00:03—01:20 — Astronomical twilight
01:20—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 Uummannaq (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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