Hereford Street: Christchurch

Sunset · Friday, 19 March 2027

07:37 PM GMT+13 · Look toward W (270°)

Christchurch: sunset bearing across the year vs Hereford Street

The dashed line is the street. Where the sun's curve touches it are the henge days. Drag across the year to move the sun.

This is where the rising or setting sun lines up with Hereford Street in Christchurch.

The date above is the next time it happens, computed from the street's geometry. The windows further down list the full range of days the alignment holds.

This entry is a geometry-verified proposal, not an established local tradition. The pin marks the relevant street corridor rather than an exact standing position. Weather, buildings, terrain, and access can affect what is visible.

Sunset alignment windows

14 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027Peak: 19 Mar 2027 · 07:37 PM GMT+13
20 Sept 2027 – 30 Sept 2027Peak: 25 Sept 2027 · 06:20 PM GMT+12

Sunrise alignment windows

16 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027Peak: 21 Mar 2027 · 07:39 AM GMT+13
19 Sept 2027 – 30 Sept 2027Peak: 24 Sept 2027 · 06:25 AM GMT+12

Street corridors

Streethenge calculates geometric solar and lunar alignments. Visibility on site depends on weather, buildings, trees, terrain, safety, and access.