SunCalc
The thin yellow-colored curve shows the trajectory of the sun, the yellow deposit shows the variation of the path of the sun throughout the year. The closer a point in the center, the higher …
Calculation of sun’s position in the sky for each location on the …
Sun path charts can be plotted either in Cartesian (rectangular) or Polar coordinates. Cartesian coordinates where the solar elevation is plotted on Y axis and the azimuth is plotted on the X …
Data Services
Altitude and Azimuth of the Sun or Moon During One Day Provides tables of the altitude and azimuth of the Sun or Moon for a specified location and …
Solar Altitude
Solar altitude is crucial in solar energy production as it directly impacts the amount of sunlight that reaches solar panels. The higher the solar altitude, the more intense the …
Solar system | Definition, Planets, Diagram, …
Solar system, assemblage consisting of the Sun and those bodies orbiting it: 8 planets with more than 400 known planetary satellites; …
NASA Solar System Treks
The Solar System Treks are online, browser-based portals that allow you to visualize, explore, and analyze the surfaces of other …
Sun Angle Calculator
Welcome to Omni's sun angle calculator, which tells you the Sun's location at any given place on the Earth and time. Read on to learn …
Altitude & Azimuth: The Horizontal Coordinate …
Learn how to use altitude (elevation) and azimuth angles to locate any object in the sky, such as stars, planets, satellites, the Sun, or the Moon.
Position of the Sun
To find the Sun's position for a given geographic location at a given local time, one may proceed in three steps: [1][2] convert to the horizontal coordinate system. The resulting Sun angles are …
Data Services
Altitude and Azimuth of the Sun or Moon During One Day Provides tables of the altitude and azimuth of the Sun or Moon for a specified location and time interval Topocentric Configuration …
Solar system | Definition, Planets, Diagram, Videos, & Facts
Solar system, assemblage consisting of the Sun and those bodies orbiting it: 8 planets with more than 400 known planetary satellites; many asteroids, some with their own …
NASA Solar System Treks
The Solar System Treks are online, browser-based portals that allow you to visualize, explore, and analyze the surfaces of other worlds using real data returned from a …
Sun Angle Calculator
Welcome to Omni's sun angle calculator, which tells you the Sun's location at any given place on the Earth and time. Read on to learn how to define the Sun's position in the sky …
Altitude & Azimuth: The Horizontal Coordinate System
Learn how to use altitude (elevation) and azimuth angles to locate any object in the sky, such as stars, planets, satellites, the Sun, or the Moon.
International Space Station
A striking feature of the ISS is the Integrated Truss Structure, which connect the station's vast system of solar panels and radiators to its pressurized …
Astronomical coordinate systems
The Solar System is still the center of the coordinate system, and the zero point is defined as the direction towards the Galactic Center. Galactic latitude resembles the elevation above the …
Solar System Exploration
The solar system has one star, eight planets, five dwarf planets, at least 290 moons, more than 1.3 million asteroids, and about …
PlanetsCalc | simulation and calculation of the …
Application for determining and displaying the course of the planet at a desired time and place.
What Is Solar Altitude?
Solar Energy: Optimizing the angle of solar panels to maximize energy capture requires precise knowledge of the solar altitude throughout the year. Architecture: Designing …
Solar Calculator
solar time - is defined as the time elapsed since the most recent meridian passage of the sun. This system is based on the rotation of the Earth with …
Sun Angle Calculator
Need precise sun angle data for a specific date and location? Our sun angle calculator provides hour-by-hour solar altitude and azimuth …
Astronomical coordinate: horizontal, equatorial, …
The altitude (or elevation, “h”) and the azimuth (A), which constitute the two main coordinates of this system, are defined from this …
Rise/Set/Transit Times for Major Solar System …
Rise/Set/Transit Times for Major Solar System Bodies and Bright Stars This data service provides the times of rise, set, and transit for the major solar …
Solar Position Calculator
Calculate sun position (elevation and azimuth angles) for any location and time. Essential for solar observations, photography planning, and energy applications.
Solar Angles and Tracking Systems
Students learn about the daily and annual cycles of solar angles used in power calculations to maximize photovoltaic power generation. They gain …
List of orbits
In the Solar System, all planets, comets, and asteroids are in such orbits, as are many artificial satellites and pieces of space debris. Moons by contrast are not in a heliocentric orbit but …
PHY 445/515: Coordinate Systems
The altitude-azimuth system is natural for ground-based observing. Coordinates are measured with respect to the local zenith and the local horizon. The altitude is the distance above the …
How Does Altitude Affect Home Solar Systems?
For those considering solar installation in high-altitude areas, it’s recommended to consult with a solar expert who can take altitude, weather conditions, and other factors into …
Position of the Sun
To find the Sun's position for a given geographic location at a given local time, one may proceed in three steps: [1][2] convert to the horizontal coordinate system. The resulting Sun angles are …
Altitude & Azimuth: The Horizontal Coordinate System
Learn how to use altitude (elevation) and azimuth angles to locate any object in the sky, such as stars, planets, satellites, the Sun, or the Moon.