which direction does the sun rise from

The Sun generally rises from the east. More precisely, it rises due east only on two days of the year, the equinoxes (around March 21 and September 22). On other days, its rising point shifts north or south of due east depending on the time of year and the observer's latitude. For example, at the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun rises northeast, and at the winter solstice, it rises southeast. This variation is due to the tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun. However, the common statement that the Sun rises in the east is broadly accurate as a general rule.