MASSACRE BAY Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, September 13 at MASSACRE BAY, Alaska. There are 12h 53m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:56 AM to sunset at 8:50 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to MASSACRE BAY.
Daylight by month in MASSACRE BAY
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 | 10:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 8h 07m | |
| Feb | 9:46 AM | 7:38 PM | 9h 52m | |
| Mar | 8:44 AM | 8:30 PM | 11h 46m | |
| Apr | 7:31 AM | 9:25 PM | 13h 54m | |
| May | 6:31 AM | 10:17 PM | 15h 46m | |
| JunLongest | 6:02 AM | 10:53 PM | 16h 52m | |
| Jul | 6:20 AM | 10:46 PM | 16h 26m | |
| Aug | 7:07 AM | 9:55 PM | 14h 48m | |
| Sep | 8:00 AM | 8:45 PM | 12h 45m | |
| Oct | 8:52 AM | 7:34 PM | 10h 42m | |
| Nov | 9:49 AM | 6:34 PM | 8h 45m | |
| DecShortest | 10:33 AM | 6:11 PM | 7h 39m |
Longest day around June 21 (16h 54m), shortest around December 21 (7h 36m). That is a swing of 9h 18m across the year.
Time your day on the water
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at MASSACRE BAY
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 MASSACRE BAY’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. MASSACRE BAY runs from about 7h 36m at the shortest day to 16h 54m 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 MASSACRE BAY tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in MASSACRE BAY today?+
On Sunday, September 13, the sun rises at 7:56 AM and sets at 8:50 PM at MASSACRE BAY, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 7:21 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:24 PM.
How many hours of daylight does MASSACRE BAY get today?+
Sunday, September 13 has 12h 53m of daylight at MASSACRE BAY. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in MASSACRE BAY?+
The longest day at MASSACRE BAY is around June 21 with 16h 54m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 7h 36m. That is a swing of 9h 18m 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 2:23 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 MASSACRE BAY's exact coordinates (52.840°, 173.195°) 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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