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Sun Times in Research
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Research?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Research (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Research?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Research (Australia/Melbourne). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Research?
Golden hour times for Research are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Research?
The day length for Research is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Research?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Research is shown in the times above (Australia/Melbourne). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Research?
Sunset and dusk times for Research are displayed above (Australia/Melbourne). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Research?
Twilight duration in Research varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Research?
The earliest sunrise in Research in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on October 31 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Research?
The latest sunset in Research in 2026 is at 8:44 PM on December 31 (Australia/Melbourne). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Research?
After sunset in Research, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Research 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 Research
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Research on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:13 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 29m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 29m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 22m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 08m |
| May | 7:12 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 07m |
| June | 7:32 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 34m |
| July | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 47m |
| August | 7:04 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 39m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 01m |
| November | 5:59 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 09m |
| December | 5:51 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 45m |