Sun Angle Calculator

Find the sun's elevation at solar noon.

Solar noon elevation (°) 50

Formula: elevation = 90° − |latitude − declination|

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Latitude = 40 °

3. Solar declination = 0 °

5. Solar noon elevation = 50°

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At solar noon, the sun's height depends on your latitude and the season (declination).

The math behind it

elevation = 90° − |latitude − declination|. Declination ranges ±23.45° over the year (0° at equinoxes).

Latitude 40°, declination 0° → 50° elevation at noon.

What is solar declination?

The sun's angle north/south of the equator, varying with the seasons.