Cliff Island, Luckse Sound Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, September 13 at Cliff Island, Luckse Sound, Maine. There are 12h 38m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:17 AM to sunset at 6:55 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Cliff Island, Luckse Sound.
Daylight by month in Cliff Island, Luckse Sound
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 | 7:11 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 18m | |
| Feb | 6:40 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 31m | |
| Mar | 6:53 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 53m | |
| Apr | 5:58 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 26m | |
| May | 5:15 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 43m | |
| JunLongest | 4:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 26m | |
| Jul | 5:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 08m | |
| Aug | 5:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 00m | |
| Sep | 6:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 32m | |
| Oct | 6:54 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 03m | |
| Nov | 6:34 AM | 4:15 PM | 9h 41m | |
| DecShortest | 7:07 AM | 4:04 PM | 8h 57m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 27m), shortest around December 21 (8h 55m). That is a swing of 6h 32m 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 Cliff Island, Luckse Sound
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 Cliff Island, Luckse Sound’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. Cliff Island, Luckse Sound runs from about 8h 55m at the shortest day to 15h 27m 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 Cliff Island, Luckse Sound tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cliff Island, Luckse Sound today?+
On Sunday, September 13, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 6:55 PM at Cliff Island, Luckse Sound, Maine. First light (dawn) is around 5:48 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:24 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Cliff Island, Luckse Sound get today?+
Sunday, September 13 has 12h 38m of daylight at Cliff Island, Luckse Sound. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Cliff Island, Luckse Sound?+
The longest day at Cliff Island, Luckse Sound is around June 21 with 15h 27m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 55m. That is a swing of 6h 32m 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 12:36 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 Cliff Island, Luckse Sound's exact coordinates (43.695°, -70.110°) 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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Bridge clearances near Cliff Island, Luckse Sound
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