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Sun Times in Red Wing
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Red Wing?
Sunrise in Red Wing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:17 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Red Wing?
Sunset in Red Wing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 8:08 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Red Wing?
Morning golden hour in Red Wing ends at 6:57 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:29 PM.
How long is the day in Red Wing?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Red Wing there are 13 hours and 51 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Red Wing?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Red Wing at 1:13 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Red Wing?
In Red Wing, sunset is at 8:08 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:59 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:40 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Red Wing?
Twilight in Red Wing lasts approximately 110 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 Red Wing?
The earliest sunrise in Red Wing in 2026 is at 5:24 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 Red Wing?
The latest sunset in Red Wing in 2026 is at 8:59 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Red Wing?
After sunset at 8:08 PM in Red Wing, civil twilight ends at 8:40 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:59 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Red Wing 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 Red Wing
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Red Wing on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 49m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 33m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 35m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 51m |