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Sun Times in Shady Cove
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shady Cove?
Sunrise in Shady Cove on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 6:39 AM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shady Cove?
Sunset in Shady Cove on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 7:40 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shady Cove?
Morning golden hour in Shady Cove ends at 7:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:02 PM.
How long is the day in Shady Cove?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Shady Cove there are 13 hours and 0 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shady Cove?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Shady Cove at 1:10 PM (America/Los_Angeles). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Shady Cove?
In Shady Cove, sunset is at 7:40 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:18 PM (America/Los_Angeles). Civil twilight ends at 8:08 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Shady Cove?
Twilight in Shady Cove lasts approximately 99 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 Shady Cove?
The earliest sunrise in Shady Cove in 2026 is at 5:32 AM on June 13 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shady Cove?
The latest sunset in Shady Cove in 2026 is at 8:53 PM on June 24 (America/Los_Angeles). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shady Cove?
After sunset at 7:40 PM in Shady Cove, civil twilight ends at 8:08 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:18 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
What these times mean
Solar times in Shady Cove 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 Shady Cove
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shady Cove on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 24m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 38m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 18m |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 00m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 04m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 45m |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 04m |