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Londonhenge 2026: The Mall, dates and times
London, from Admiralty Arch towards Buckingham Palace
Next date UTC
What happens
The axis runs at 237° from north: the setting sun falls into it while its height is between 1.2° and 3.0°. Outside that band the alignment does not close.
Next dates
Local times at the site (Europe/London).
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15:54 UTC
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16:21 UTC
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15:54 UTC
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16:21 UTC
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15:54 UTC
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16:21 UTC
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15:54 UTC
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16:21 UTC
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15:54 UTC
Where to stand
Viewpoint: Admiralty Arch · London, from Admiralty Arch towards Buckingham Palace
51.50630, -0.12850
Lined up with Buckingham Palace, 1.1 km away. Look towards 237° from north.
Good to know
From the east end of the Mall, under Admiralty Arch. On ceremony days the Mall is closed.
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.