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
06:49
First light of the disc
Sunset
17:58
Disc dips below horizon
Solar noon
12:24
Sun at its highest
Day length
11h 09m
Sunrise to sunset
Twilight phases
| Twilight | Dawn (begins) | Dusk (ends) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 06:27 | 18:20 | Bright enough for outdoor activity without lights. |
| Nautical | 06:00 | 18:47 | Horizon still visible at sea; brighter stars appear. |
| Astronomical | 05:33 | 19:14 | 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 · 18:37
🌗
Last Quarter
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 · 06:27
🌑
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · 21:37
🌓
First Quarter
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 · 06:49
🌍 Seasons in 2026 Southern Hemisphere
Times shown in Indian/Reunion. Astronomical instants are accurate to about a minute.
March Equinox (Autumn)
20 Mar 2026
18:45
June Solstice (Winter)
21 Jun 2026
12:24
September Equinox (Spring)
23 Sep 2026
04:05
December Solstice (Summer)
22 Dec 2026
00:50
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.