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Sun Times in Shamokin Dam
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shamokin Dam?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shamokin Dam (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shamokin Dam?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shamokin Dam (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shamokin Dam?
Golden hour times for Shamokin Dam 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 Shamokin Dam?
The day length for Shamokin Dam is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shamokin Dam?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shamokin Dam is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shamokin Dam?
Sunset and dusk times for Shamokin Dam are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Shamokin Dam?
Twilight duration in Shamokin Dam 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 Shamokin Dam?
The earliest sunrise in Shamokin Dam in 2026 is at 5:35 AM on June 7 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shamokin Dam?
The latest sunset in Shamokin Dam in 2026 is at 8:43 PM on June 25 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shamokin Dam?
After sunset in Shamokin Dam, 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 Shamokin Dam 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 Shamokin Dam
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shamokin Dam on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 35m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 54m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 16m |