Sunset Bearing (Apparent) Calculator

Computes the Sun’s true bearing (azimuth from North, clockwise) at apparent sunset for a given latitude and month/day. Uses the standard apparent-sunset threshold h₀ = −0.833° (refraction + solar radius). No elevation/dip correction is applied.

Declination uses a simple day-of-year model (non-leap). Bearings are true; apply local magnetic declination separately if needed.

Sunset bearing (true):
Quadrant:
Status:
Declination δ:
Hour angle H₀:
Sunset altitude threshold h₀:
−0.833°
Formulas: