Sun Times in Shearwater
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shearwater?
Sunrise in Shearwater on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:15 AM (America/Halifax). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shearwater?
Sunset in Shearwater on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 8:21 PM (America/Halifax). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shearwater?
Morning golden hour in Shearwater ends at 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:40 PM.
How long is the day in Shearwater?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Shearwater there are 14 hours and 5 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shearwater?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Shearwater at 1:18 PM (America/Halifax). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Shearwater?
In Shearwater, sunset is at 8:21 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:14 PM (America/Halifax). Civil twilight ends at 8:52 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Shearwater?
Twilight in Shearwater lasts approximately 114 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 Shearwater?
The earliest sunrise in Shearwater in 2026 is at 5:28 AM on June 9 (America/Halifax). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shearwater?
The latest sunset in Shearwater in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 21 (America/Halifax). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shearwater?
After sunset at 8:21 PM in Shearwater, civil twilight ends at 8:52 PM — about 32 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:14 PM (America/Halifax).
What these times mean
Solar times in Shearwater 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 Shearwater
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shearwater on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 49m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 35m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 50m |
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