Sun & Shadow Map of Kayyerkan, Russia
Track sunlight direction and building shadows across Kayyerkan, Russia for any time and date. Drag the time slider above to watch shadows grow, shrink and rotate from sunrise to sunset.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Kayyerkan today
Right now Kayyerkan is experiencing polar day — the sun stays above the horizon for a full 24 hours.
How shadows move through the day in Kayyerkan
In the morning the sun sits low in the east, so shadows stretch long toward the west. As the sun climbs toward solar noon, shadows shorten and swing around to point north — Kayyerkan lies in the northern hemisphere. Through the afternoon the sun sinks toward the west and shadows lengthen again, this time falling toward the east. Use the time slider to see the exact sun angle and shadow direction at any minute of the day.
Shadow length by season
Shadow length depends on how high the sun climbs at midday, which changes with the seasons. At solar noon in Kayyerkan:
- Around the summer solstice, a 10 m building casts a midday shadow of roughly 10.3 m.
Sunrise & sunset across the year in Kayyerkan
| Season | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox | Mar 20 | 07:05 | 19:27 | 12h 22m |
| Summer solstice | Jun 21 | — | — | 24h 0m |
| Autumn equinox | Sep 22 | 06:46 | 19:17 | 12h 31m |
| Winter solstice | Dec 21 | — | — | 0h 0m |
Times shown for Asia/Krasnoyarsk. Calculated from the city's coordinates (69.378610, 87.743890).
Why check sun and shadows in Kayyerkan?
Knowing where the sun falls helps with choosing an apartment with good natural light, planning a rooftop terrace or garden, positioning solar panels, scheduling outdoor photography during golden hour, or simply finding a sunny café table. The map above models shadows cast by buildings using OpenStreetMap data, so you can check a specific street or address rather than relying on a general sunrise table.
Frequently asked questions
What time is golden hour in Kayyerkan?
Golden hour falls shortly after sunrise and shortly before sunset, when the sun is low and light is warm. With sunset around — today, the evening golden hour begins roughly an hour earlier. Use the slider to find the exact low-sun window.
Which direction do windows get the most sun in Kayyerkan?
In the northern hemisphere, south-facing windows receive the most sunlight through the day, while east-facing rooms get morning light and west-facing rooms get afternoon and evening light.