Thorne Island, Whale Passage Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Thorne Island, Whale Passage, Alaska. There are 9h 16m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:57 AM to sunset at 5:13 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Thorne Island, Whale Passage.
Daylight by month in Thorne Island, Whale Passage
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 | 8:14 AM | 3:50 PM | 7h 36m | |
| Feb | 7:18 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 38m | |
| Mar | 7:07 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 48m | |
| Apr | 5:46 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 13m | |
| May | 4:39 AM | 8:59 PM | 16h 20m | |
| JunLongest | 4:04 AM | 9:40 PM | 17h 36m | |
| Jul | 4:26 AM | 9:29 PM | 17h 02m | |
| Aug | 5:22 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 07m | |
| Sep | 6:23 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 46m | |
| Oct | 7:23 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 28m | |
| Nov | 7:29 AM | 3:44 PM | 8h 15m | |
| DecShortest | 8:18 AM | 3:16 PM | 6h 59m |
Longest day around June 21 (17h 38m), shortest around December 21 (6h 56m). That is a swing of 10h 42m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Thorne Island, Whale Passage
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 Thorne Island, Whale Passage’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. Thorne Island, Whale Passage runs from about 6h 56m at the shortest day to 17h 38m 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 Thorne Island, Whale Passage tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Thorne Island, Whale Passage today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:57 AM and sets at 5:13 PM at Thorne Island, Whale Passage, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 7:17 AM and last light (dusk) is around 5:53 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Thorne Island, Whale Passage get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 9h 16m of daylight at Thorne Island, Whale Passage. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Thorne Island, Whale Passage?+
The longest day at Thorne Island, Whale Passage is around June 21 with 17h 38m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 56m. That is a swing of 10h 42m 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 12:35 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 Thorne Island, Whale Passage's exact coordinates (56.058°, -132.968°) 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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