Sun direction in Margate (Australia)

For On Now

On 14 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:23 and sets at 19:32 in Margate, giving 13h3mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:58. All times are local to Margate.

Solar data for Margate

05:54 — Dawn time in Margate
06:23 — Sunrise time in Margate
06:26—19:29 — Daylight time in Margate
12:58 — Solar noon in Margate
19:32 — Sunset time in Margate
20:01 — Dusk time in Margate


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Time :
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Position :
-43.0292165,147.2624146
Timezone :
Australia/Hobart
Daylight duration :
13h3mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:42 — Night
04:42—05:19 — Astronomical twilight
05:19—05:54 — Nautical twilight
05:54—06:23 — Civil twilight
05:54 — Dawn
06:23 — Sunrise
06:26—19:29 — Daylight
12:58 — Solar noon
19:32 — Sunset
20:01 — Dusk
19:32—20:01 — Civil twilight
20:01—20:36 — Nautical twilight
20:36—21:13 — Astronomical twilight
21:13—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 Margate (Australia). 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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