Cross River entrance Sunrise & Sunset

Sunday, July 26 at Cross River entrance, Maine. There are 14h 49m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:20 AM to sunset at 8:09 PM.

Sunrise
5:20 AM
First light 4:47 AM
Sunset
8:09 PM
Last light 8:43 PM
Length of day
14h 49m
Trend
Losing about 2 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
12:45 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Cross River entrance.

First light4:47 AM
Sunrise5:20 AM
Golden hour6:02 AM
Solar noon12:45 PM
Golden hour7:28 PM
Sunset8:09 PM
Last light8:43 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
92% lit · rises 6:37 PM · sets 2:04 AM
Best fishing times for Cross River entrance

Daylight by month in Cross River entrance

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan7:10 AM4:27 PM9h 16m
Feb6:38 AM5:08 PM10h 30m
Mar6:52 AM6:45 PM11h 53m
Apr5:56 AM7:22 PM13h 26m
May5:13 AM7:58 PM14h 44m
JunLongest4:55 AM8:23 PM15h 27m
Jul5:10 AM8:19 PM15h 09m
Aug5:42 AM7:43 PM14h 01m
Sep6:18 AM6:50 PM12h 32m
Oct6:53 AM5:55 PM11h 03m
Nov6:33 AM4:13 PM9h 40m
DecShortest7:06 AM4:01 PM8h 55m

Longest day around June 21 (15h 29m), shortest around December 21 (8h 54m). That is a swing of 6h 35m 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 Cross River entrance

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 Cross River entrance’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. Cross River entrance runs from about 8h 54m at the shortest day to 15h 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 Cross River entrance tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cross River entrance today?+

On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 5:20 AM and sets at 8:09 PM at Cross River entrance, Maine. First light (dawn) is around 4:47 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:43 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Cross River entrance get today?+

Sunday, July 26 has 14h 49m of daylight at Cross River entrance. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Cross River entrance?+

The longest day at Cross River entrance is around June 21 with 15h 29m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 54m. That is a swing of 6h 35m 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 12:45 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 Cross River entrance's exact coordinates (43.925°, -69.670°) 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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