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Sun Times in Queen Square
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Queen Square?
Sunrise in Queen Square on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:33 AM (America/Moncton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Queen Square?
Sunset in Queen Square on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 8:24 PM (America/Moncton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Queen Square?
Morning golden hour in Queen Square ends at 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:44 PM.
How long is the day in Queen Square?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Queen Square there are 13 hours and 51 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Queen Square?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Queen Square at 1:29 PM (America/Moncton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Queen Square?
In Queen Square, sunset is at 8:24 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:18 PM (America/Moncton). Civil twilight ends at 8:56 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Queen Square?
Twilight in Queen Square lasts approximately 113 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 Queen Square?
The earliest sunrise in Queen Square in 2026 is at 5:35 AM on June 10 (America/Moncton). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Queen Square?
The latest sunset in Queen Square in 2026 is at 9:21 PM on June 22 (America/Moncton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Queen Square?
After sunset at 8:24 PM in Queen Square, civil twilight ends at 8:56 PM — about 32 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:18 PM (America/Moncton).
What these times mean
Solar times in Queen Square 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 Queen Square
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Queen Square on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 04m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 24m |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 33m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 58m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 44m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 23m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 57m |
| November | 7:26 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 28m |
| December | 8:01 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 40m |