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Sun Times in The Quarter
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Quarter?
Sunrise in The Quarter on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 5:57 AM (America/Anguilla). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Quarter?
Sunset in The Quarter on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:28 PM (America/Anguilla). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Quarter?
Morning golden hour in The Quarter ends at 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
How long is the day in The Quarter?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in The Quarter there are 12 hours and 31 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Quarter?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in The Quarter at 12:13 PM (America/Anguilla). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in The Quarter?
In The Quarter, sunset is at 6:28 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:42 PM (America/Anguilla). Civil twilight ends at 6:50 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in The Quarter?
Twilight in The Quarter lasts approximately 74 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 Quarter?
The earliest sunrise in The Quarter in 2026 is at 5:35 AM on May 28 (America/Anguilla). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in The Quarter?
The latest sunset in The Quarter in 2026 is at 6:52 PM on June 29 (America/Anguilla). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Quarter?
After sunset at 6:28 PM in The Quarter, civil twilight ends at 6:50 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:42 PM (America/Anguilla).
What these times mean
Solar times in The Quarter 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 Quarter
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Quarter on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 10m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 34m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 59m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 13m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 07m |
| August | 5:54 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 44m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:05 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 17m |
| December | 6:35 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 03m |