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Sun Times in Fairmount
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fairmount?
Sunrise in Fairmount on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:55 AM (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fairmount?
Sunset in Fairmount on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 8:37 PM (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fairmount?
Morning golden hour in Fairmount ends at 7:32 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:59 PM.
How long is the day in Fairmount?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Fairmount there are 13 hours and 41 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fairmount?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Fairmount at 1:46 PM (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Fairmount?
In Fairmount, sunset is at 8:37 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:18 PM (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). Civil twilight ends at 9:06 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Fairmount?
Twilight in Fairmount lasts approximately 101 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Fairmount?
The earliest sunrise in Fairmount in 2026 is at 6:11 AM on June 11 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Fairmount?
The latest sunset in Fairmount in 2026 is at 9:16 PM on June 20 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fairmount?
After sunset at 8:37 PM in Fairmount, civil twilight ends at 9:06 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:18 PM (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What these times mean
Solar times in Fairmount 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 Fairmount
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fairmount on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 37m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 7:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 26m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 03m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 9:11 PM | 14h 46m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 09m |
| November | 7:28 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:58 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 18m |