which way does the sun rise

The Sun generally rises in the east, but the exact direction shifts slightly throughout the year due to Earth's axial tilt. The Sun rises due east only on the two equinoxes around March 21 and September 22. On other days, it rises either a bit north or south of east, depending on the season and location. For example, near the summer solstice, the Sun rises northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and southeast near the winter solstice. This shift causes the sunrise position to change slightly day by day as Earth orbits the Sun.