How does the sun’s path differ on june 21st as compared to august 21st ? on june 21st, the sun will rise further to the south east, rise to a higher altitude, and set further in the south west on june 21st, the sun will rise further in the north east, rise to the same altitude as on august 21st, and set further in the south west on june 21st, the sun will rise further in the south east, rise to a higher altitude than on august 21st, and set further in the north west on june 21st, the sun will rise further in the north east, rise to a higher altitude, and set further in the north west the paths will be the same. the sun will rise directly in the west, pass overhead, and set directly in the east.