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Sun Times in The Bight Settlements
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Bight Settlements?
Sunrise in The Bight Settlements on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:28 AM (America/Grand_Turk). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Bight Settlements?
Sunset in The Bight Settlements on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 7:15 PM (America/Grand_Turk). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Bight Settlements?
Morning golden hour in The Bight Settlements ends at 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:45 PM.
How long is the day in The Bight Settlements?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in The Bight Settlements there are 12 hours and 47 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Bight Settlements?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in The Bight Settlements at 12:52 PM (America/Grand_Turk). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in The Bight Settlements?
In The Bight Settlements, sunset is at 7:15 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:33 PM (America/Grand_Turk). Civil twilight ends at 7:38 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in The Bight Settlements?
Twilight in The Bight Settlements lasts approximately 78 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 The Bight Settlements?
The earliest sunrise in The Bight Settlements in 2026 is at 5:52 AM on November 1 (America/Grand_Turk). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in The Bight Settlements?
The latest sunset in The Bight Settlements in 2026 is at 7:36 PM on July 3 (America/Grand_Turk). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Bight Settlements?
After sunset at 7:15 PM in The Bight Settlements, civil twilight ends at 7:38 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:33 PM (America/Grand_Turk).
What these times mean
Solar times in The Bight Settlements 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 The Bight Settlements
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Bight Settlements on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:29 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 57m |
| February | 6:19 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 27m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 11m |
| June | 6:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 27m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 20m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 53m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:00 AM | 5:06 PM | 11h 06m |
| December | 6:19 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 49m |