Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, September 13 at Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound, Alaska. There are 12h 55m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:16 AM to sunset at 7:12 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound.
Daylight by month in Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound
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 | 8:09 AM | 3:48 PM | 7h 39m | |
| Feb | 7:14 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 40m | |
| Mar | 7:04 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 48m | |
| Apr | 5:44 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 11m | |
| May | 4:37 AM | 8:54 PM | 16h 17m | |
| JunLongest | 4:03 AM | 9:35 PM | 17h 32m | |
| Jul | 4:25 AM | 9:24 PM | 16h 59m | |
| Aug | 5:20 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 05m | |
| Sep | 6:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 46m | |
| Oct | 7:20 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 29m | |
| Nov | 7:24 AM | 3:42 PM | 8h 18m | |
| DecShortest | 8:13 AM | 3:15 PM | 7h 03m |
Longest day around June 21 (17h 34m), shortest around December 21 (7h 00m). That is a swing of 10h 34m across the year.
Time your day on the water
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound
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 Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound’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. Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound runs from about 7h 00m at the shortest day to 17h 34m 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 Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound today?+
On Sunday, September 13, the sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 7:12 PM at Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 5:39 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:49 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound get today?+
Sunday, September 13 has 12h 55m of daylight at Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound?+
The longest day at Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound is around June 21 with 17h 34m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 7h 00m. That is a swing of 10h 34m 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 12:44 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 Magnetic Point, Union Bay, Earnest Sound's exact coordinates (55.788°, -132.191°) 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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