McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay, Alaska. There are 17h 15m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:30 AM to sunset at 10:45 PM.

Sunrise
5:30 AM
First light 4:26 AM
Sunset
10:45 PM
Last light 11:49 PM
Length of day
17h 15m
Trend
Losing about 4 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
2:07 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay.

First light4:26 AM
Sunrise5:30 AM
Golden hour6:37 AM
Solar noon2:07 PM
Golden hour9:38 PM
Sunset10:45 PM
Last light11:49 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
87% lit · rises 9:38 PM · sets 12:40 AM
Best fishing times for McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay

Daylight by month in McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan9:46 AM4:37 PM6h 52m
Feb8:38 AM5:55 PM9h 17m
Mar8:18 AM8:04 PM11h 46m
Apr6:46 AM9:18 PM14h 32m
May5:27 AM10:30 PM17h 03m
JunLongest4:43 AM11:21 PM18h 38m
Jul5:10 AM11:04 PM17h 55m
Aug6:18 AM9:52 PM15h 34m
Sep7:30 AM8:22 PM12h 52m
Oct8:40 AM6:53 PM10h 14m
Nov8:56 AM4:35 PM7h 38m
DecShortest9:54 AM3:59 PM6h 05m

Longest day around June 21 (18h 41m), shortest around December 21 (6h 01m). That is a swing of 12h 40m 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 McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay

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 McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay’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. McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay runs from about 6h 01m at the shortest day to 18h 41m 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 McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 10:45 PM at McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 4:26 AM and last light (dusk) is around 11:49 PM.

How many hours of daylight does McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 17h 15m of daylight at McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay?+

The longest day at McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay is around June 21 with 18h 41m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 01m. That is a swing of 12h 40m 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 2:07 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 McCarty Fiord, Moonlight Bay's exact coordinates (59.512°, -150.355°) 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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