Sun Times in La Junta
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in La Junta?
Sunrise in La Junta on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:38 AM (America/Chihuahua). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in La Junta?
Sunset in La Junta on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:49 PM (America/Chihuahua). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in La Junta?
Morning golden hour in La Junta ends at 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:17 PM.
How long is the day in La Junta?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in La Junta there are 13 hours and 10 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in La Junta?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in La Junta at 1:13 PM (America/Chihuahua). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in La Junta?
In La Junta, sunset is at 7:49 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:13 PM (America/Chihuahua). Civil twilight ends at 8:13 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in La Junta?
Twilight in La Junta lasts approximately 84 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 La Junta?
The earliest sunrise in La Junta in 2026 is at 6:11 AM on June 2 (America/Chihuahua). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in La Junta?
The latest sunset in La Junta in 2026 is at 8:10 PM on June 22 (America/Chihuahua). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in La Junta?
After sunset at 7:49 PM in La Junta, civil twilight ends at 8:13 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:13 PM (America/Chihuahua).
What these times mean
Solar times in La Junta 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 La Junta
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in La Junta on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 32m |
| February | 7:47 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 13m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 51m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 57m |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 47m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 09m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 29m |
| November | 7:31 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 7:54 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 21m |
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