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Sun Times in Muscle Shoals
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Muscle Shoals?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Muscle Shoals (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Muscle Shoals?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Muscle Shoals (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Muscle Shoals?
Golden hour times for Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals?
The day length for Muscle Shoals is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Muscle Shoals?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Muscle Shoals is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Muscle Shoals?
Sunset and dusk times for Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals?
Twilight duration in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals?
The earliest sunrise in Muscle Shoals in 2026 is at 5:36 AM on June 10 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Muscle Shoals?
The latest sunset in Muscle Shoals in 2026 is at 8:08 PM on June 27 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Muscle Shoals?
After sunset in Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Muscle Shoals on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 29m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 27m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 50m |