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Sun Times in Porcupine
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Porcupine?
Sunrise in Porcupine on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:56 AM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Porcupine?
Sunset in Porcupine on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:50 PM (America/Denver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Porcupine?
Morning golden hour in Porcupine ends at 6:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:11 PM.
How long is the day in Porcupine?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Porcupine there are 13 hours and 54 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Porcupine?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Porcupine at 12:53 PM (America/Denver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Porcupine?
In Porcupine, sunset is at 7:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:38 PM (America/Denver). Civil twilight ends at 8:20 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Porcupine?
Twilight in Porcupine lasts approximately 109 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 Porcupine?
The earliest sunrise in Porcupine in 2026 is at 5:08 AM on June 11 (America/Denver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Porcupine?
The latest sunset in Porcupine in 2026 is at 8:33 PM on June 21 (America/Denver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Porcupine?
After sunset at 7:50 PM in Porcupine, civil twilight ends at 8:20 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:38 PM (America/Denver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Porcupine 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 Porcupine
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Porcupine on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 21m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 25m |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 41m |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 23m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 04m |
| August | 5:54 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 57m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 42m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 00m |