Sunday, July 26 at Nantasket Beach, Weir River, Massachusetts. There are 14h 40m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:30 AM to sunset at 8:09 PM.
From first light to last, local to Nantasket Beach, Weir River.
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 | 4:36 PM | 9h 26m | |
| Feb | 6:40 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 35m | |
| Mar | 6:56 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 54m | |
| Apr | 6:03 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 22m | |
| May | 5:22 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 35m | |
| JunLongest | 5:06 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 15m | |
| Jul | 5:20 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 58m | |
| Aug | 5:50 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 54m | |
| Sep | 6:23 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 30m | |
| Oct | 6:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 06m | |
| Nov | 6:34 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 48m | |
| DecShortest | 7:05 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 07m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 17m), shortest around December 21 (9h 05m). That is a swing of 6h 12m 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 Nantasket Beach, Weir River’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. Nantasket Beach, Weir River runs from about 9h 05m at the shortest day to 15h 17m 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 Nantasket Beach, Weir River tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 8:09 PM at Nantasket Beach, Weir River, Massachusetts. First light (dawn) is around 4:58 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:42 PM.
Sunday, July 26 has 14h 40m of daylight at Nantasket Beach, Weir River. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
The longest day at Nantasket Beach, Weir River is around June 21 with 15h 17m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 05m. That is a swing of 6h 12m 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 12:50 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Nantasket Beach, Weir River's exact coordinates (42.270°, -70.860°) 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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