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Sun Times in Great Sankey
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Great Sankey?
Sunrise in Great Sankey on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:12 AM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Great Sankey?
Sunset in Great Sankey on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 8:09 PM (Europe/London). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Great Sankey?
Morning golden hour in Great Sankey ends at 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:22 PM.
How long is the day in Great Sankey?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Great Sankey there are 13 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Great Sankey?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Great Sankey at 1:11 PM (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Great Sankey?
In Great Sankey, sunset is at 8:09 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:25 PM (Europe/London). Civil twilight ends at 8:46 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Great Sankey?
Twilight in Great Sankey lasts approximately 136 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 Sankey?
The earliest sunrise in Great Sankey in 2026 is at 4:41 AM on June 14 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Great Sankey?
The latest sunset in Great Sankey in 2026 is at 9:43 PM on June 22 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Great Sankey?
After sunset at 8:09 PM in Great Sankey, civil twilight ends at 8:46 PM — about 37 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:25 PM (Europe/London).
What these times mean
Solar times in Great Sankey 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 Sankey
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Great Sankey on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 04m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 52m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 00m |
| May | 5:10 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 54m |
| June | 4:41 AM | 9:40 PM | 16h 59m |
| July | 5:01 AM | 9:31 PM | 16h 30m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 48m |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 42m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 37m |
| November | 7:35 AM | 4:14 PM | 8h 38m |
| December | 8:19 AM | 3:51 PM | 7h 32m |