Solar Azimuth Calculator

Compute the sun's azimuth and altitude for a given date, time, and geographic location using astronomical algorithms.

Solar Azimuth
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Solar Altitude
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Zenith Angle
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Solar Declination
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Hour Angle
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Equation of Time
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Solar Noon (local)
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Solar Position Algorithm

This calculator uses simplified astronomical formulas to compute solar declination from the day of year, the equation of time for solar noon correction, and the hour angle from local solar time. The azimuth and altitude are derived from the observer's latitude and the sun's declination and hour angle.

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