Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay, Alaska. There are 17h 30m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:21 AM to sunset at 11:52 PM.

Sunrise
6:21 AM
First light 5:11 AM
Sunset
11:52 PM
Last light 1:01 AM
Length of day
17h 30m
Trend
Losing about 5 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
3:06 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay.

First light5:11 AM
Sunrise6:21 AM
Golden hour7:31 AM
Solar noon3:06 PM
Golden hour10:42 PM
Sunset11:52 PM
Last light1:01 AM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
87% lit · rises 11:00 PM · sets 1:22 AM
Best fishing times for Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay

Daylight by month in Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan10:52 AM5:29 PM6h 37m
Feb9:41 AM6:50 PM9h 10m
Mar9:17 AM9:03 PM11h 46m
Apr7:42 AM10:21 PM14h 38m
May6:19 AM11:36 PM17h 18m
JunLongest5:31 AM12:32 AM19h 01m
Jul5:59 AM12:13 AM18h 13m
Aug7:12 AM10:56 PM15h 44m
Sep8:28 AM9:22 PM12h 54m
Oct9:41 AM7:50 PM10h 09m
Nov10:02 AM5:27 PM7h 26m
DecShortest11:03 AM4:49 PM5h 46m

Longest day around June 21 (19h 04m), shortest around December 21 (5h 42m). That is a swing of 13h 22m across the year.

Time your day on the water

Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.

Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Nelson Island, Tooksook 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 Nelson Island, Tooksook 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. Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay runs from about 5h 42m at the shortest day to 19h 04m 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 Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 11:52 PM at Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 5:11 AM and last light (dusk) is around 1:01 AM.

How many hours of daylight does Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 17h 30m of daylight at Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay?+

The longest day at Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay is around June 21 with 19h 04m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 5h 42m. That is a swing of 13h 22m 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 3:06 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 Nelson Island, Tooksook Bay's exact coordinates (60.517°, -165.133°) 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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