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The `sun` component will use your current location to track if the sun is above or below the horizon.
The sun can be used within automation as [a trigger with an optional offset to simulate dawn/dusk][automation-trigger].
# Example configuration.yaml entry
homeassistant:
latitude: 32.87336
longitude: -117.22743
sun:
elevation: 123
Configuration variables:
- elevation (Optional): The solar elevation angle is the altitude of the sun. If ommitted will be retrieved from Google Maps.
{% linkable_title Implementation Details %}
{% linkable_title Maintains entity sun.sun %}
| Possible state | Description |
|---|---|
above_horizon |
When the sun is above the horizon. |
below_horizon |
When the sun is below the horizon. |
| State Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
next_rising |
Date and time of the next sun rising |
next_setting |
Date and time of the next sun setting |