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Sun Times in Spanish Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Spanish Lake?
Sunrise in Spanish Lake on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:25 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Spanish Lake?
Sunset in Spanish Lake on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 7:38 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Spanish Lake?
Morning golden hour in Spanish Lake ends at 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:02 PM.
How long is the day in Spanish Lake?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Spanish Lake there are 13 hours and 12 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Spanish Lake?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Spanish Lake at 1:02 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Spanish Lake?
In Spanish Lake, sunset is at 7:38 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:13 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:05 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Spanish Lake?
Twilight in Spanish Lake lasts approximately 95 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 Spanish Lake?
The earliest sunrise in Spanish Lake in 2026 is at 5:35 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Spanish Lake?
The latest sunset in Spanish Lake in 2026 is at 8:30 PM on June 27 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Spanish Lake?
After sunset at 7:38 PM in Spanish Lake, civil twilight ends at 8:05 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:13 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Spanish Lake 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 Spanish Lake
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Spanish Lake on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 46m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 18m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 37m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 40m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 04m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 28m |