Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, September 12 at Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska. There are 13h 13m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:18 AM to sunset at 8:32 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet.
Daylight by month in Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet
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 | 9:59 AM | 4:20 PM | 6h 22m | |
| Feb | 8:43 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 03m | |
| Mar | 8:17 AM | 8:01 PM | 11h 45m | |
| Apr | 6:38 AM | 9:22 PM | 14h 44m | |
| May | 5:11 AM | 10:42 PM | 17h 32m | |
| JunLongest | 4:18 AM | 11:42 PM | 19h 24m | |
| Jul | 4:49 AM | 11:20 PM | 18h 31m | |
| Aug | 6:07 AM | 9:59 PM | 15h 53m | |
| Sep | 7:26 AM | 8:22 PM | 12h 56m | |
| Oct | 8:42 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 05m | |
| Nov | 9:06 AM | 4:20 PM | 7h 14m | |
| DecShortest | 10:11 AM | 3:38 PM | 5h 27m |
Longest day around June 21 (19h 27m), shortest around December 21 (5h 23m). That is a swing of 14h 04m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet
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 Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet’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. Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet runs from about 5h 23m at the shortest day to 19h 27m 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 Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet today?+
On Saturday, September 12, the sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 8:32 PM at Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 6:33 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:16 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet get today?+
Saturday, September 12 has 13h 13m of daylight at Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet. The days are getting shorter by about 6 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet?+
The longest day at Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet is around June 21 with 19h 27m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 5h 23m. That is a swing of 14h 04m 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 1:55 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 Goose Creek, Knik Arm, Cook Inlet's exact coordinates (61.393°, -149.847°) 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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