Sun Times in Melville
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Melville?
Sunrise in Melville on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 6:35 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Melville?
Sunset in Melville on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 7:45 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Melville?
Morning golden hour in Melville ends at 7:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:13 PM.
How long is the day in Melville?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Melville there are 13 hours and 10 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Melville?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Melville at 1:10 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Melville?
In Melville, sunset is at 7:45 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:11 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:10 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Melville?
Twilight in Melville lasts approximately 86 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?
The earliest sunrise in Melville in 2026 is at 6:03 AM on June 6 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Melville?
The latest sunset in Melville in 2026 is at 8:13 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Melville?
After sunset at 7:45 PM in Melville, civil twilight ends at 8:10 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:11 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Melville 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
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Melville on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 23m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 56m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 43m |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 08m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 56m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 15m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 10m |
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