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
06:31
First light of the disc
Sunset
19:11
Disc dips below horizon
Solar noon
12:51
Sun at its highest
Day length
12h 39m
Sunrise to sunset
Twilight phases
| Twilight | Dawn (begins) | Dusk (ends) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 06:10 | 19:32 | Bright enough for outdoor activity without lights. |
| Nautical | 05:44 | 19:59 | Horizon still visible at sea; brighter stars appear. |
| Astronomical | 05:17 | 20:25 | 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 · 15:37
🌗
Last Quarter
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 · 03:27
🌑
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 · 18:37
🌓
First Quarter
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 · 03:49
🌍 Seasons in 2026 Northern Hemisphere
Times shown in Africa/Porto-Novo. Astronomical instants are accurate to about a minute.
March Equinox (Spring)
20 Mar 2026
15:45
June Solstice (Summer)
21 Jun 2026
09:24
September Equinox (Autumn)
23 Sep 2026
01:05
December Solstice (Winter)
21 Dec 2026
21:50
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.