Guides
SunPoint guides
Short, practical answers about sunrise direction, sunset direction, compass bearings, azimuth, and the best time to watch the sun.
- Which Direction Does the Sun Rise and Set?
Learn which direction the sun rises and sets, why it changes through the year, and how to use SunPoint to see the exact direction for your location.
- Why Does Sunrise Direction Change Throughout the Year?
Find out why sunrise and sunset direction changes across the seasons, and why the sun rises northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
- Sunrise and Sunset Compass: How to Find the Direction
Use a compass to find where sunrise or sunset will appear today. Learn how sunrise and sunset bearings work and how to face the right direction.
- What Is Solar Azimuth?
Solar azimuth is the compass direction of the sun. Learn what it means, how it is measured, and why it helps you find sunrise and sunset direction.
- Best Time to Watch Sunrise
Find the best time to watch sunrise, including when to arrive, how visible sunrise differs from official sunrise, and what affects the view.
- Summer Solstice Sunrise — Direction, Timing & What to Look For
Learn what happens to sunrise around the summer solstice, why the sun rises further north, and how to find the exact solstice direction for your location.