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Sunset · Saturday, 7 November 2026

07:52 PM GMT+11 · Look toward W (250°)

Melbourne: sunset bearing across the year vs Bourke Street

240°250°260°270°280°290°300°A2026SONDJ2027FMAMJJAstreet axis 249.7°7 Nov4 Febtoday7 Nov: sun sets at 248.5°, 1.2° off Bourke 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.

Melbhenge is the moment the rising or setting sun lines up with Bourke Street in Melbourne.

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.

Sunset alignment windows

Sunrise alignment windows

Street corridors

Also seen along: Collins Street, Lonsdale Street

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.

Melbhenge dates: when the sun lines up in Melbourne