Saturday, July 25 at Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point), Alaska. There are 18h 07m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:02 AM to sunset at 12:08 AM.
From first light to last, local to Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point).
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 | 11:09 AM | 5:10 PM | 6h 01m | |
| Feb | 9:47 AM | 6:41 PM | 8h 54m | |
| Mar | 9:17 AM | 9:01 PM | 11h 44m | |
| Apr | 7:34 AM | 10:27 PM | 14h 53m | |
| May | 6:01 AM | 11:52 PM | 17h 52m | |
| JunLongest | 5:01 AM | 12:59 AM | 19h 58m | |
| Jul | 5:36 AM | 12:34 AM | 18h 58m | |
| Aug | 7:01 AM | 11:05 PM | 16h 05m | |
| Sep | 8:24 AM | 9:23 PM | 12h 59m | |
| Oct | 9:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 9h 59m | |
| Nov | 10:15 AM | 5:12 PM | 6h 57m | |
| DecShortest | 11:24 AM | 4:24 PM | 5h 00m |
Longest day around June 21 (20h 02m), shortest around December 21 (4h 55m). That is a swing of 15h 07m across the year.
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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 Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point)’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. Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point) runs from about 4h 55m at the shortest day to 20h 02m 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 Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point) tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 12:08 AM at Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point), Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 4:34 AM and last light (dusk) is around 1:35 AM.
Saturday, July 25 has 18h 07m of daylight at Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point). The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
The longest day at Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point) is around June 21 with 20h 02m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 4h 55m. That is a swing of 15h 07m across the year.
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 3:05 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Nunam Iqua (Sheldon Point)'s exact coordinates (62.533°, -164.845°) 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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