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Sun Times in Tau
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tau?
Sunrise in Tau on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:03 AM (Europe/Oslo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tau?
Sunset in Tau on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 9:14 PM (Europe/Oslo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tau?
Morning golden hour in Tau ends at 7:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:17 PM.
How long is the day in Tau?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Tau there are 15 hours and 10 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tau?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Tau at 1:39 PM (Europe/Oslo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Tau?
In Tau, sunset is at 9:14 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 1:01 AM (Europe/Oslo). Civil twilight ends at 10:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Tau?
Twilight in Tau lasts approximately 227 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 Tau?
The earliest sunrise in Tau in 2026 is at 4:22 AM on June 14 (Europe/Oslo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tau?
The latest sunset in Tau in 2026 is at 10:54 PM on June 21 (Europe/Oslo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tau?
After sunset at 9:14 PM in Tau, civil twilight ends at 10:01 PM — about 47 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 1:01 AM (Europe/Oslo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Tau 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 Tau
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tau on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:17 AM | 4:14 PM | 6h 58m |
| February | 8:11 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 19m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 29m |
| May | 5:05 AM | 10:01 PM | 16h 56m |
| June | 4:22 AM | 10:51 PM | 18h 29m |
| July | 4:48 AM | 10:35 PM | 17h 47m |
| August | 5:54 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 31m |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 8:13 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 16m |
| November | 8:28 AM | 4:12 PM | 7h 44m |
| December | 9:24 AM | 3:37 PM | 6h 13m |