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Sun Times in Pleasant Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Pleasant Valley?
Sunrise in Pleasant Valley on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:30 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Pleasant Valley?
Sunset in Pleasant Valley on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 8:14 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Pleasant Valley?
Morning golden hour in Pleasant Valley ends at 7:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:37 PM.
How long is the day in Pleasant Valley?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Pleasant Valley there are 13 hours and 44 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Pleasant Valley?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Pleasant Valley at 1:22 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Pleasant Valley?
In Pleasant Valley, sunset is at 8:14 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:54 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:42 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Pleasant Valley?
Twilight in Pleasant Valley lasts approximately 100 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 Pleasant Valley?
The earliest sunrise in Pleasant Valley in 2026 is at 5:51 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 Pleasant Valley?
The latest sunset in Pleasant Valley in 2026 is at 8:48 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Pleasant Valley?
After sunset at 8:14 PM in Pleasant Valley, civil twilight ends at 8:42 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:54 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Pleasant Valley on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:25 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 20m |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 55m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 39m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 02m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 26m |