Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek Sunrise & Sunset

Sunday, July 26 at Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek, Virginia. There are 14h 15m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:02 AM to sunset at 8:17 PM.

Sunrise
6:02 AM
First light 5:33 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Last light 8:47 PM
Length of day
14h 15m
Trend
Losing about 2 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
1:10 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek.

First light5:33 AM
Sunrise6:02 AM
Golden hour6:40 AM
Solar noon1:10 PM
Golden hour7:40 PM
Sunset8:17 PM
Last light8:47 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
92% lit · rises 6:36 PM · sets 2:57 AM
Best fishing times for Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek

Daylight by month in Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan7:18 AM5:09 PM9h 52m
Feb6:53 AM5:43 PM10h 49m
Mar7:15 AM7:11 PM11h 56m
Apr6:29 AM7:39 PM13h 10m
May5:55 AM8:06 PM14h 11m
JunLongest5:42 AM8:26 PM14h 45m
Jul5:54 AM8:25 PM14h 31m
Aug6:19 AM7:56 PM13h 37m
Sep6:45 AM7:12 PM12h 27m
Oct7:12 AM6:27 PM11h 15m
Nov6:43 AM4:53 PM10h 10m
DecShortest7:11 AM4:46 PM9h 35m

Longest day around June 21 (14h 46m), shortest around December 21 (9h 34m). That is a swing of 5h 12m across the year.

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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek

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 Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek’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. Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek runs from about 9h 34m at the shortest day to 14h 46m 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 Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek today?+

On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 8:17 PM at Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek, Virginia. First light (dawn) is around 5:33 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:47 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek get today?+

Sunday, July 26 has 14h 15m of daylight at Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek?+

The longest day at Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek is around June 21 with 14h 46m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 34m. That is a swing of 5h 12m 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 1:10 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 Gaskins Point, Occohannock Creek's exact coordinates (37.557°, -75.917°) 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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