Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Moscow get today?

Accepted Answer

Moscow currently gets approximately 16 hours and 32 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 55.8° latitude, Moscow experiences dramatic swings, from very short winter days to extremely long summer days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Moscow?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Moscow change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 55.8° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Moscow?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Moscow vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 55.8°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At high latitudes, sunset times can vary dramatically, with summer evenings lasting well past 9 or 10 PM.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Moscow?

Accepted Answer

Moscow is at a high latitude (55.8°), which means dramatic day length changes throughout the year. Summer days can be extremely long with extended twilight, while winter days are very short with the sun barely rising above the horizon. Near the solstices, the difference can be 10+ hours between the longest and shortest days. Extended twilight periods in summer can make it feel like the sun barely sets. These variations make sunrise and sunset times especially important to track throughout the year.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Moscow?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Moscow is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At high latitudes, civil twilight can last much longer, sometimes over an hour near the solstices. The exact duration for Moscow is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Moscow.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Moscow?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Moscow occurs around the summer solstice. For Moscow in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Moscow experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 55.8° latitude, the longest day can exceed 18 hours, with extended twilight making it feel even longer. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Moscow?

Accepted Answer

Moscow does not observe daylight saving time, so sunrise and sunset times change only due to natural seasonal variation throughout the year. The gradual shift in sunrise and sunset times follows a smooth curve driven by the Earth's axial tilt and orbital position. This makes it easier to predict sunrise and sunset patterns in Moscow compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	3:00:00 AM
Nautical Dawn	2:06:15 AM
Civil Dawn	3:29:37 AM
Sunrise	4:20:58 AM
Golden Hour End	5:18:55 AM
Solar Noon	12:37:09 PM
Golden Hour Start	7:55:24 PM
Sunset	8:53:20 PM
Civil Dusk	9:44:41 PM
Nautical Dusk	11:08:03 PM
Astronomical Dusk	2:59:59 AM
Day Length	16h 32m

Moonrise	5:39:28 PM
Moonset	11:38:32 PM
Moon Phase	🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Illumination	77%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jul 1, Wed	3:50 AM	9:18 PM	17h 28m	10:29 PM	4:34 AM	🌕
Jul 2, Thu	3:51 AM	9:17 PM	17h 26m	10:43 PM	5:56 AM	🌖
Jul 3, Fri	3:52 AM	9:17 PM	17h 25m	10:52 PM	7:18 AM	🌖
Jul 4, Sat	3:53 AM	9:16 PM	17h 23m	10:59 PM	8:41 AM	🌖
Jul 5, Sun	3:54 AM	9:16 PM	17h 22m	11:06 PM	10:05 AM	🌖
Jul 6, Mon	3:55 AM	9:15 PM	17h 20m	11:13 PM	11:29 AM	🌗
Jul 7, Tue	3:56 AM	9:14 PM	17h 18m	11:21 PM	12:57 PM	🌗
Jul 8, Wed	3:57 AM	9:13 PM	17h 16m	11:32 PM	2:27 PM	🌗
Jul 9, Thu	3:58 AM	9:12 PM	17h 14m	11:45 PM	4:04 PM	🌗
Jul 10, Fri	3:59 AM	9:11 PM	17h 12m	12:06 AM	5:42 PM	🌘
Jul 11, Sat	4:01 AM	9:10 PM	17h 10m	12:44 AM	7:15 PM	🌘
Jul 12, Sun	4:02 AM	9:09 PM	17h 7m	1:44 AM	8:29 PM	🌘
Jul 13, Mon	4:03 AM	9:08 PM	17h 5m	—	9:17 PM	🌑
Jul 14, Tue	4:05 AM	9:07 PM	17h 2m	3:09 AM	9:46 PM	🌑
Jul 15, Wed	4:06 AM	9:06 PM	17h 0m	4:47 AM	10:03 PM	🌑
Jul 16, Thu	4:08 AM	9:05 PM	16h 57m	6:25 AM	10:14 PM	🌒
Jul 17, Fri	4:09 AM	9:03 PM	16h 54m	7:58 AM	10:22 PM	🌒
Jul 18, Sat	4:11 AM	9:02 PM	16h 51m	9:28 AM	10:28 PM	🌒
Jul 19, Sun	4:12 AM	9:01 PM	16h 48m	10:52 AM	10:34 PM	🌒
Jul 20, Mon	4:14 AM	8:59 PM	16h 45m	12:15 PM	10:41 PM	🌓
Jul 21, Tue	4:15 AM	8:58 PM	16h 42m	1:38 PM	10:48 PM	🌓
Jul 22, Wed	4:17 AM	8:56 PM	16h 39m	3:00 PM	10:59 PM	🌓
Jul 23, Thu	4:19 AM	8:54 PM	16h 36m	4:22 PM	11:14 PM	🌓
Jul 24, Fri	4:20 AM	8:53 PM	16h 32m	5:39 PM	11:38 PM	🌔
Jul 25, Sat	4:22 AM	8:51 PM	16h 29m	6:46 PM	12:16 AM	🌔
Jul 26, Sun	4:24 AM	8:49 PM	16h 26m	7:37 PM	1:10 AM	🌔
Jul 27, Mon	4:26 AM	8:48 PM	16h 22m	8:11 PM	2:19 AM	🌔
Jul 28, Tue	4:27 AM	8:46 PM	16h 18m	8:35 PM	—	🌕
Jul 29, Wed	4:29 AM	8:44 PM	16h 15m	8:49 PM	3:37 AM	🌕
Jul 30, Thu	4:31 AM	8:42 PM	16h 11m	8:59 PM	5:00 AM	🌕
Jul 31, Fri	4:33 AM	8:40 PM	16h 7m	9:08 PM	6:22 AM	🌕

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