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Sun Times in Mounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mounds?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mounds (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mounds?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mounds (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mounds?
Golden hour times for Mounds are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Mounds?
The day length for Mounds is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mounds?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mounds is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mounds?
Sunset and dusk times for Mounds are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mounds?
Twilight duration in Mounds varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Mounds?
The earliest sunrise in Mounds in 2026 is at 6:07 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 Mounds?
The latest sunset in Mounds in 2026 is at 8:44 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mounds?
After sunset in Mounds, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Mounds 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 Mounds
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mounds on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 07m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 44m |