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Sun Times in Orrington
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Orrington?
Sunrise in Orrington on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 5:40 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Orrington?
Sunset in Orrington on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 7:37 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Orrington?
Morning golden hour in Orrington ends at 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:57 PM.
How long is the day in Orrington?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Orrington there are 13 hours and 57 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Orrington?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Orrington at 12:39 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Orrington?
In Orrington, sunset is at 7:37 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:29 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:09 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Orrington?
Twilight in Orrington lasts approximately 112 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 Orrington?
The earliest sunrise in Orrington in 2026 is at 4:49 AM on June 9 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Orrington?
The latest sunset in Orrington in 2026 is at 8:25 PM on June 24 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Orrington?
After sunset at 7:37 PM in Orrington, civil twilight ends at 8:09 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:29 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Orrington 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 Orrington
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Orrington on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 28m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:50 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 30m |
| May | 5:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 50m |
| June | 4:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 34m |
| July | 5:03 AM | 8:18 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 7:41 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:07 PM | 9h 35m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 3:55 PM | 8h 49m |