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Sun Times in Melville Cove
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Melville Cove?
Sunrise in Melville Cove on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is at 6:25 AM (America/Halifax). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Melville Cove?
Sunset in Melville Cove on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is at 8:08 PM (America/Halifax). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Melville Cove?
Morning golden hour in Melville Cove ends at 7:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:29 PM.
How long is the day in Melville Cove?
On Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Melville Cove there are 13 hours and 43 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Melville Cove?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Melville Cove at 1:17 PM (America/Halifax). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Melville Cove?
In Melville Cove, sunset is at 8:08 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:57 PM (America/Halifax). Civil twilight ends at 8:39 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Melville Cove?
Twilight in Melville Cove lasts approximately 109 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 Melville Cove?
The earliest sunrise in Melville Cove in 2026 is at 5:28 AM on June 11 (America/Halifax). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Melville Cove?
The latest sunset in Melville Cove in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 20 (America/Halifax). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Melville Cove?
After sunset at 8:08 PM in Melville Cove, civil twilight ends at 8:39 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:57 PM (America/Halifax).
What these times mean
Solar times in Melville Cove 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 Melville Cove
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Melville Cove on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 49m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 35m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 50m |