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David Street: Launceston

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Sunset · Friday, 4 December 2026

08:22 PM GMT+11 · Look toward SW (240°)

Launceston: sunset bearing across the year vs David Street

240°250°260°270°280°290°300°J2026ASONDJ2027FMAMJJstreet axis 240.4°4 Dec9 Jantoday4 Dec: sun sets at 238.7°, 1.7° off David 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 David Street in Launceston.

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

Sunrise alignment windows

Street corridors

Analysis data: download.geofabrik.de · abs.gov.au · abs.gov.au

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

Sun alignment dates for David Street: Launceston