Sunday, July 26 at Sheepscot (below rapids), Maine. There are 14h 50m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:20 AM to sunset at 8:10 PM.
From first light to last, local to Sheepscot (below rapids).
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 | 7:10 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 16m | |
| Feb | 6:38 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 30m | |
| Mar | 6:51 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 53m | |
| Apr | 5:56 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 27m | |
| May | 5:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 45m | |
| JunLongest | 4:55 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 28m | |
| Jul | 5:09 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 10m | |
| Aug | 5:42 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 02m | |
| Sep | 6:17 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 32m | |
| Oct | 6:53 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 02m | |
| Nov | 6:33 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 39m | |
| DecShortest | 7:06 AM | 4:01 PM | 8h 55m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 30m), shortest around December 21 (8h 53m). That is a swing of 6h 37m 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 Sheepscot (below rapids)’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. Sheepscot (below rapids) runs from about 8h 53m at the shortest day to 15h 30m 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 Sheepscot (below rapids) tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 5:20 AM and sets at 8:10 PM at Sheepscot (below rapids), Maine. First light (dawn) is around 4:46 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:43 PM.
Sunday, July 26 has 14h 50m of daylight at Sheepscot (below rapids). The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
The longest day at Sheepscot (below rapids) is around June 21 with 15h 30m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 53m. That is a swing of 6h 37m 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 12:45 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Sheepscot (below rapids)'s exact coordinates (44.050°, -69.618°) 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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