Geocenteric Equatorial Coordinates of the Sun

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Geocentric equatorial coordinates of the Sun are needed for specific calculations, but access to an astronomical almanac can be costly. The user seeks alternative sources for this data, noting the abundance of information available from NASA and other organizations. A helpful response directs them to the US Naval Observatory's website, which provides the required geocentric coordinates. This resource offers a free option for obtaining the necessary information without purchasing an almanac. Exploring this site could save time and expense for those needing solar coordinates.
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I'm rather new here so please forgive me if this is answered somewhere else, but I was unable to find it while searching around.

For some calculations I'm looking to perform I need to know the geocentric equatorial coordinates of the sun on a given date. However, the only place I know they are available available is in an astronomical almanac. Since I am unable to afford a copy of it every year I was wondering if there was another source that anyone knows of where I could find this same information. I see that there is so much information freely available online from NASA and other organizations, but I'm unable to find this specific information for some reason. Perhaps I will end up needing to calculate it myself? If someone could point me in a good direction that would be great.

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