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September Equinox Sunset Direction, Time & Viewing Guide

Find the September equinox sunset direction, local time, and where to face using the SunPoint live compass map.

At the September equinox, sunrise is close to due east and sunset close to due west, but the exact bearing and local time still depend on your location and horizon. Open the live map on the upcoming equinox date to calculate the direction for your chosen viewpoint.

Upcoming September equinox anchor: 2026-09-23. SunPoint uses the event date as the anchor and calculates local sunrise or sunset for your selected place.