Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, September 12 at Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay, Alaska. There are 13h 07m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:27 AM to sunset at 7:34 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay.
Daylight by month in Wachusett Inlet, Glacier 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 | 8:45 AM | 3:45 PM | 7h 00m | |
| Feb | 7:40 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 20m | |
| Mar | 7:22 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 46m | |
| Apr | 5:52 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 28m | |
| May | 4:35 AM | 9:30 PM | 16h 55m | |
| JunLongest | 3:53 AM | 10:19 PM | 18h 27m | |
| Jul | 4:18 AM | 10:03 PM | 17h 45m | |
| Aug | 5:24 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 30m | |
| Sep | 6:34 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 51m | |
| Oct | 7:42 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 16m | |
| Nov | 7:57 AM | 3:42 PM | 7h 45m | |
| DecShortest | 8:53 AM | 3:08 PM | 6h 15m |
Longest day around June 21 (18h 29m), shortest around December 21 (6h 12m). That is a swing of 12h 17m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Wachusett Inlet, Glacier 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 Wachusett Inlet, Glacier 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. Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay runs from about 6h 12m at the shortest day to 18h 29m 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 Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay today?+
On Saturday, September 12, the sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 7:34 PM at Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 5:46 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:16 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay get today?+
Saturday, September 12 has 13h 07m of daylight at Wachusett Inlet, Glacier 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 Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay?+
The longest day at Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay is around June 21 with 18h 29m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 12m. That is a swing of 12h 17m 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 1:01 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 Wachusett Inlet, Glacier Bay's exact coordinates (58.947°, -136.333°) 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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