Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Moscow get today?

Accepted Answer

Moscow currently gets approximately 17 hours and 22 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	3:00:00 AM
Civil Dawn	2:49:43 AM
Sunrise	3:48:55 AM
Golden Hour End	4:51:27 AM
Solar Noon	12:29:56 PM
Golden Hour Start	8:08:26 PM
Sunset	9:10:57 PM
Civil Dusk	10:10:09 PM
Nautical Dusk	2:59:59 AM
Astronomical Dusk	2:59:59 AM
Day Length	17h 22m

Moonrise	12:57:28 AM
Moonset	12:25:36 PM
Moon Phase	🌗 Last Quarter
Illumination	49%

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

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