Sun Times in Muscle Shoals
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Muscle Shoals?
Sunrise in Muscle Shoals on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:21 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Muscle Shoals?
Sunset in Muscle Shoals on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 7:21 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Muscle Shoals?
Morning golden hour in Muscle Shoals ends at 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:47 PM.
How long is the day in Muscle Shoals?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Muscle Shoals there are 12 hours and 59 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Muscle Shoals?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Muscle Shoals at 12:51 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Muscle Shoals?
In Muscle Shoals, sunset is at 7:21 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:49 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 7:46 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Muscle Shoals?
Twilight in Muscle Shoals lasts approximately 88 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 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 at 7:21 PM in Muscle Shoals, civil twilight ends at 7:46 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:49 PM (America/Chicago).
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 |
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