Saturday, July 25 at Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass, Washington. There are 15h 22m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:36 AM to sunset at 8:58 PM.
From first light to last, local to Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass.
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 | 7:58 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 45m | |
| Feb | 7:19 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 14m | |
| Mar | 7:25 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 52m | |
| Apr | 6:21 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 41m | |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 14m | |
| JunLongest | 5:09 AM | 9:15 PM | 16h 06m | |
| Jul | 5:25 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 44m | |
| Aug | 6:04 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 21m | |
| Sep | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 36m | |
| Oct | 7:31 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 51m | |
| Nov | 7:19 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 13m | |
| DecShortest | 7:57 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 20m |
Longest day around June 21 (16h 08m), shortest around December 21 (8h 18m). That is a swing of 7h 50m 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 Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass’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. Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass runs from about 8h 18m at the shortest day to 16h 08m 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 Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:36 AM and sets at 8:58 PM at Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass, Washington. First light (dawn) is around 4:58 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:36 PM.
Saturday, July 25 has 15h 22m of daylight at Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
The longest day at Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass is around June 21 with 16h 08m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 8h 18m. That is a swing of 7h 50m 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 1:17 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass's exact coordinates (48.535°, -122.797°) 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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