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Sun Times in Blue Earth
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Blue Earth?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Blue Earth (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Blue Earth?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Blue Earth (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Blue Earth?
Golden hour times for Blue Earth are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Blue Earth?
The day length for Blue Earth is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Blue Earth?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Blue Earth is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Blue Earth?
Sunset and dusk times for Blue Earth are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Blue Earth?
Twilight duration in Blue Earth varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Blue Earth?
The earliest sunrise in Blue Earth in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on June 9 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Blue Earth?
The latest sunset in Blue Earth in 2026 is at 9:02 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Blue Earth?
After sunset in Blue Earth, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Blue Earth shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Blue Earth
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Blue Earth on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 27m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 44m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 25m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 02m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 40m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 57m |