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Sun Times in Stony Brook
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Stony Brook?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Stony Brook (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Stony Brook?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Stony Brook (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Stony Brook?
Golden hour times for Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook?
The day length for Stony Brook is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Stony Brook?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Stony Brook is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Stony Brook?
Sunset and dusk times for Stony Brook are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Stony Brook?
Twilight duration in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook?
The earliest sunrise in Stony Brook in 2026 is at 5:20 AM on June 7 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Stony Brook?
The latest sunset in Stony Brook in 2026 is at 8:28 PM on June 21 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Stony Brook?
After sunset in Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Stony Brook on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 34m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 29m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 54m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 15m |