Saturday, July 25 at Bay Center, Palix River, Washington. There are 15h 08m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:48 AM to sunset at 8:56 PM.
From first light to last, local to Bay Center, Palix 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 | 7:56 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 59m | |
| Feb | 7:20 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 21m | |
| Mar | 7:29 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 53m | |
| Apr | 6:29 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 35m | |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 01m | |
| JunLongest | 5:22 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 49m | |
| Jul | 5:37 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 28m | |
| Aug | 6:14 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 12m | |
| Sep | 6:53 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 34m | |
| Oct | 7:33 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 56m | |
| Nov | 7:18 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 24m | |
| DecShortest | 7:53 AM | 4:29 PM | 8h 35m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 51m), shortest around December 21 (8h 34m). That is a swing of 7h 17m 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 Bay Center, Palix 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. Bay Center, Palix River runs from about 8h 34m at the shortest day to 15h 51m 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 Bay Center, Palix River tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 8:56 PM at Bay Center, Palix River, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 5:12 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:32 PM.
Saturday, July 25 has 15h 08m of daylight at Bay Center, Palix River. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
The longest day at Bay Center, Palix River is around June 21 with 15h 51m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 34m. That is a swing of 7h 17m 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 1:22 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Bay Center, Palix River's exact coordinates (46.623°, -123.945°) 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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