Sunlight Direction in Kandalaksha
Murmansk, Russia · Thursday, 04 June 2026 · Europe/Moscow
Sun Path Map
The dashed arc shows today's sun path across the sky. Arrows show the exact sunrise (🌅 orange) and sunset (🌇 purple) directions from the city centre.
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Building Shadow Visualiser
A 3D building stays fixed at the map centre as you pan. The lit façade faces the current sun direction; the shadow stretches away on the opposite side. The overlay is semi-transparent so the map remains readable.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Sun altitude: 0.7° · Azimuth: 343.1°
Understanding Sunlight in Kandalaksha
Kandalaksha is located at latitude 67.1512° and longitude 32.4128°. Being in the northern hemisphere, the sun always travels across the southern part of the sky here. This means south-facing rooms and façades receive the most sunlight throughout the year.
Today, the sun rises at 03:00 from a direction of 179.2° (G) and sets at 03:00 toward 179.2° (G). The total daylight duration is NANh 0m.
Solar noon — when the sun is at its peak altitude — occurs at 12:50 local time. At this moment the sun is due south of Kandalaksha and shadows are at their shortest.
What This Means for Real Estate in Kandalaksha
If you are considering buying or renting a property in Kandalaksha, understanding sun direction is essential. A south-facing balcony or living room will get direct sunlight for most of the day. East-facing rooms get bright morning light and stay cooler in the afternoon — ideal for bedrooms. West-facing spaces enjoy the warm afternoon and evening golden hour light, perfect for living rooms and terraces.
Photography Golden Hour in Kandalaksha
The golden hour — when light is warm, soft, and cinematic — occurs in the morning until 03:54 and in the evening starting from 21:45. During these windows, shadows are long and directional, colours are warm, and any building or landscape looks its best. Plan outdoor shoots and architectural photography around these times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sun always rise exactly in the east in Kandalaksha?
Not exactly. True due-east (90°) sunrise only happens twice a year at the equinoxes (around 21 March and 23 September). In summer the sun rises northeast of east; in winter it rises southeast. The further Kandalaksha is from the equator, the more pronounced this seasonal shift becomes.
Why does solar noon differ from 12:00 clock time?
Clock noon is fixed by time zone boundaries, which are political borders. Solar noon depends on your precise longitude. In Kandalaksha, solar noon falls at 12:50 today. The difference can be up to 30–60 minutes from clock noon depending on how far the city sits from the centre of its time zone.
How is sunrise azimuth calculated?
Azimuth is measured clockwise from true north (0°). Due east is 90°, south is 180°, west is 270°. The sunrise azimuth is computed using standard astronomical formulas that account for the observer's latitude, longitude, and the current date. We do not use GPS or real-time satellite data — the calculations are pure mathematics.
Does this tool account for buildings and terrain blocking the sun?
No — we calculate the astronomical sunrise and sunset, meaning when the sun crosses the horizon. Buildings, hills, and trees in Kandalaksha may block sunlight earlier or later. For site-specific analysis, combine our data with a satellite view of the location.