Sun, Moon & Space
Sunrise, sunset, twilight and moon data for any city and date, plus this year’s equinoxes and solstices.
The Sun on Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Sunrise
05:56
First light of the disc
Sunset
19:50
Disc dips below horizon
Solar noon
12:53
Sun at its highest
Day length
13h 53m
Sunrise to sunset
Twilight phases
| Twilight | Dawn (begins) | Dusk (ends) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 05:30 | 20:16 | Bright enough for outdoor activity without lights. |
| Nautical | 04:57 | 20:49 | Horizon still visible at sea; brighter stars appear. |
| Astronomical | 04:23 | 21:24 | Sky fully dark for astronomy after this. |
The Moon
🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Moon times for 28 Jul
Upcoming moon phases
🌕
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 · 09:37
🌗
Last Quarter
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 · 21:27
🌑
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · 12:37
🌓
First Quarter
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 · 21:49
🌍 Seasons in 2026 Northern Hemisphere
Times shown in America/Chicago. Astronomical instants are accurate to about a minute.
March Equinox (Spring)
20 Mar 2026
09:45
June Solstice (Summer)
21 Jun 2026
03:24
September Equinox (Autumn)
22 Sep 2026
19:05
December Solstice (Winter)
21 Dec 2026
14:50
Sun times use the standard atmospheric-refraction model. Moon rise/set and phase are computed with a
compact perturbation model — expect accuracy within a few minutes, which is ideal for planning
but not for navigation.