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Sun Times in Great River
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Great River?
Sunrise in Great River on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:20 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Great River?
Sunset in Great River on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:23 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Great River?
Morning golden hour in Great River ends at 6:57 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:46 PM.
How long is the day in Great River?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Great River there are 13 hours and 2 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Great River?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Great River at 12:52 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Great River?
In Great River, sunset is at 7:23 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:59 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 7:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Great River?
Twilight in Great River lasts approximately 96 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 Great River?
The earliest sunrise in Great River in 2026 is at 5:20 AM on June 11 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Great River?
The latest sunset in Great River in 2026 is at 8:28 PM on June 27 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Great River?
After sunset at 7:23 PM in Great River, civil twilight ends at 7:51 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:59 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Great River 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 Great River
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Great River on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 55m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 16m |