Classic · Cities
Londonhenge 2027: sunrise through Admiralty Arch, dates and times
London, from the Victoria Memorial
Next date UTC+1
What happens
The axis runs at 57° from north: the rising sun falls into it while its height is between 2.0° and 4.5°. Outside that band the alignment does not close.
Next dates
Local times at the site (Europe/London).
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05:24 UTC+1
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05:23 UTC+1
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05:24 UTC+1
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05:24 UTC+1
Where to stand
Viewpoint: Victoria Memorial · London, from the Victoria Memorial
51.50180, -0.14030
Lined up with Admiralty Arch, 0.99 km away. Look towards 57° from north.
Good to know
From the Victoria Memorial steps in front of the palace, looking down the Mall. At a summer sunrise (around 05:25) it is empty.
London has no regular grid: this alignment is computed from the real geometry of the street. The Mall’s trees and haze over the Thames can hide the sun even on the right days.
Dates for 2026–2030, worked out by Duskbox’s own astronomy engine: the sun from NREL’s SPA, the moon topocentric, both with atmospheric refraction.
