Jackson Cove, Glacier Island Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Jackson Cove, Glacier Island, Alaska. There are 8h 39m of daylight, from sunrise at 9:12 AM to sunset at 5:51 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Jackson Cove, Glacier Island.
Daylight by month in Jackson Cove, Glacier Island
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 | 9:44 AM | 4:14 PM | 6h 30m | |
| Feb | 8:30 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 07m | |
| Mar | 8:06 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 45m | |
| Apr | 6:29 AM | 9:10 PM | 14h 41m | |
| May | 5:04 AM | 10:27 PM | 17h 23m | |
| JunLongest | 4:14 AM | 11:25 PM | 19h 10m | |
| Jul | 4:44 AM | 11:05 PM | 18h 21m | |
| Aug | 5:59 AM | 9:46 PM | 15h 48m | |
| Sep | 7:16 AM | 8:11 PM | 12h 55m | |
| Oct | 8:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 07m | |
| Nov | 8:52 AM | 4:13 PM | 7h 21m | |
| DecShortest | 9:55 AM | 3:33 PM | 5h 38m |
Longest day around June 21 (19h 14m), shortest around December 21 (5h 34m). That is a swing of 13h 40m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Jackson Cove, Glacier Island
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 Jackson Cove, Glacier Island’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. Jackson Cove, Glacier Island runs from about 5h 34m at the shortest day to 19h 14m 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 Jackson Cove, Glacier Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jackson Cove, Glacier Island today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 9:12 AM and sets at 5:51 PM at Jackson Cove, Glacier Island, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 8:26 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:38 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Jackson Cove, Glacier Island get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 8h 39m of daylight at Jackson Cove, Glacier Island. The days are getting shorter by about 6 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Jackson Cove, Glacier Island?+
The longest day at Jackson Cove, Glacier Island is around June 21 with 19h 14m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 5h 34m. That is a swing of 13h 40m 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 1:32 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 Jackson Cove, Glacier Island's exact coordinates (60.880°, -147.223°) 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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