Sun direction in Basildon (United Kingdom)

For On Now

On 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 19:45 in Basildon, giving 13h25mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:59. All times are local to Basildon.

Solar data for Basildon

05:38Dawn time in Basildon
06:13Sunrise time in Basildon
06:16—19:42 — Daylight time in Basildon
12:59Solar noon in Basildon
19:45Sunset time in Basildon
20:20Dusk time in Basildon


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Time :
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Position :
51.576084,0.488736
Timezone :
Europe/London
Daylight duration :
13h25mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:08Night
04:08—04:55Astronomical twilight
04:55—05:38Nautical twilight
05:38—06:13Civil twilight
05:38Dawn
06:13Sunrise
06:16—19:42 — Daylight
12:59Solar noon
19:45Sunset
20:20Dusk
19:45—20:20 — Civil twilight
20:20—21:03 — Nautical twilight
21:03—21:50 — Astronomical twilight
21:50—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 Basildon (United Kingdom). 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 !