Saturday, July 25 at Fossil River entrance, Alaska. There are 18h 26m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:13 AM to sunset at 12:39 AM.
From first light to last, local to Fossil River entrance.
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11:40 AM | 5:21 PM | 5h 41m | |
| Feb | 10:12 AM | 6:58 PM | 8h 46m | |
| Mar | 9:38 AM | 9:21 PM | 11h 43m | |
| Apr | 7:51 AM | 10:51 PM | 15h 00m | |
| May | 6:12 AM | 12:22 AM | 18h 10m | |
| JunLongest | 5:05 AM | 1:37 AM | 20h 32m | |
| Jul | 5:44 AM | 1:07 AM | 19h 23m | |
| Aug | 7:16 AM | 11:32 PM | 16h 16m | |
| Sep | 8:44 AM | 9:45 PM | 13h 01m | |
| Oct | 10:08 AM | 8:02 PM | 9h 53m | |
| Nov | 10:43 AM | 5:25 PM | 6h 42m | |
| DecShortest | 11:58 AM | 4:32 PM | 4h 34m |
Longest day around June 21 (20h 37m), shortest around December 21 (4h 29m). That is a swing of 16h 08m across the year.
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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 Fossil River entrance’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. Fossil River entrance runs from about 4h 29m at the shortest day to 20h 37m 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 Fossil River entrance tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 12:39 AM at Fossil River entrance, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 4:30 AM and last light (dusk) is around 2:20 AM.
Saturday, July 25 has 18h 26m of daylight at Fossil River entrance. The days are getting shorter by about 6 minutes a day right now.
The longest day at Fossil River entrance is around June 21 with 20h 37m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 4h 29m. That is a swing of 16h 08m across the year.
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 3:26 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Fossil River entrance's exact coordinates (63.467°, -170.017°) 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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