Big Bay, Shuyak Island Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at Big Bay, Shuyak Island, Alaska. There are 17h 01m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:46 AM to sunset at 10:47 PM.

Sunrise
5:46 AM
First light 4:46 AM
Sunset
10:47 PM
Last light 11:47 PM
Length of day
17h 01m
Trend
Losing about 4 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
2:16 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Big Bay, Shuyak Island.

First light4:46 AM
Sunrise5:46 AM
Golden hour6:50 AM
Solar noon2:16 PM
Golden hour9:43 PM
Sunset10:47 PM
Last light11:47 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
87% lit · rises 9:31 PM · sets 1:04 AM
Best fishing times for Big Bay, Shuyak Island

Daylight by month in Big Bay, Shuyak Island

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan9:48 AM4:53 PM7h 05m
Feb8:44 AM6:07 PM9h 23m
Mar8:27 AM8:13 PM11h 47m
Apr6:58 AM9:24 PM14h 26m
May5:42 AM10:32 PM16h 50m
JunLongest5:02 AM11:21 PM18h 19m
Jul5:27 AM11:05 PM17h 38m
Aug6:31 AM9:57 PM15h 26m
Sep7:40 AM8:30 PM12h 50m
Oct8:47 AM7:05 PM10h 18m
Nov9:00 AM4:49 PM7h 49m
DecShortest9:55 AM4:16 PM6h 22m

Longest day around June 21 (18h 22m), shortest around December 21 (6h 18m). That is a swing of 12h 04m across the year.

Time your day on the water

Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.

Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Big Bay, Shuyak Island

On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Big Bay, Shuyak Island’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.

Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Big Bay, Shuyak Island runs from about 6h 18m at the shortest day to 18h 22m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Big Bay, Shuyak Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Big Bay, Shuyak Island today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 10:47 PM at Big Bay, Shuyak Island, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 4:46 AM and last light (dusk) is around 11:47 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Big Bay, Shuyak Island get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 17h 01m of daylight at Big Bay, Shuyak Island. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Big Bay, Shuyak Island?+

The longest day at Big Bay, Shuyak Island is around June 21 with 18h 22m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 18m. That is a swing of 12h 04m across the year.

What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+

First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 2:16 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.

Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+

Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Big Bay, Shuyak Island's exact coordinates (58.555°, -152.613°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.

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