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
06:52
First light of the disc
Sunset
17:31
Disc dips below horizon
Solar noon
12:11
Sun at its highest
Day length
10h 39m
Sunrise to sunset
Twilight phases
| Twilight | Dawn (begins) | Dusk (ends) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 06:28 | 17:55 | Bright enough for outdoor activity without lights. |
| Nautical | 05:59 | 18:24 | Horizon still visible at sea; brighter stars appear. |
| Astronomical | 05:30 | 18:52 | 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 · 16:37
🌗
Last Quarter
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 · 04:27
🌑
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · 19:37
🌓
First Quarter
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 · 04:49
🌍 Seasons in 2026 Southern Hemisphere
Times shown in Africa/Maseru. Astronomical instants are accurate to about a minute.
March Equinox (Autumn)
20 Mar 2026
16:45
June Solstice (Winter)
21 Jun 2026
10:24
September Equinox (Spring)
23 Sep 2026
02:05
December Solstice (Summer)
21 Dec 2026
22:50
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.