Sunlight Direction in Ridgewood
Western Australia, Australia · Thursday, 04 June 2026 · Australia/Perth
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.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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: -72.2° · Azimuth: 243.1°
Understanding Sunlight in Ridgewood
Ridgewood is located at latitude -31.6615° and longitude 115.7226°. Being in the southern hemisphere, the sun always travels across the northern part of the sky here. North-facing rooms and façades receive the most sunlight throughout the year.
Today, the sun rises at 07:11 from a direction of 11° (K) and sets at 17:22 toward 263.9° (B). The total daylight duration is 10h 10m.
Solar noon — when the sun is at its peak altitude — occurs at 12:16 local time. At this moment the sun is due north of Ridgewood and shadows are at their shortest.
What This Means for Real Estate in Ridgewood
If you are considering buying or renting a property in Ridgewood, understanding sun direction is essential. A north-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 Ridgewood
The golden hour — when light is warm, soft, and cinematic — occurs in the morning until 07:48 and in the evening starting from 16:45. 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 Ridgewood?
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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, solar noon falls at 12:16 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 Ridgewood may block sunlight earlier or later. For site-specific analysis, combine our data with a satellite view of the location.