Sunrise & Sunset Times

Sunrise and sunset times vary throughout the year due to Earth's axial tilt and its elliptical orbit around the Sun. Locations near the equator experience relatively consistent day lengths year-round, while those at higher latitudes see dramatic seasonal changes.

The golden hour — the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset — is prized by photographers for its warm, diffused light. Twilight (dawn and dusk) occurs when the Sun is below the horizon but still illuminates the sky, providing soft ambient light.

Twilight is divided into three phases based on how far the Sun is below the horizon, each with different levels of natural light:

• Civil twilight (Sun 0° to 6° below horizon) — The brightest phase. Most outdoor activities are possible without artificial light. The horizon is clearly visible. This is the period immediately after sunset or before sunrise.
• Nautical twilight (Sun 6° to 12° below horizon) — The horizon is still faintly visible at sea, which historically helped sailors take star readings for navigation. General outlines of objects are visible but detailed outdoor activities require artificial light.
• Astronomical twilight (Sun 12° to 18° below horizon) — The sky is dark enough for most astronomical observations. Faint stars become visible. To the casual observer, the sky appears fully dark, though there is still a subtle glow near the horizon.

At high latitudes during summer, the Sun may not dip far enough below the horizon for astronomical or even nautical twilight to end, resulting in “white nights” where the sky never becomes fully dark.

Each city page includes moonrise and moonset times along with the current moon phase and illumination percentage. The moon's cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days, progressing through eight phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

Moon data is useful for photographers planning night shoots, astronomers timing observations, and anyone interested in natural cycles. The monthly summary table on each city page shows moonrise, moonset, and phase for every day of the month.