Sun, Moon & Space
Sunrise, sunset, twilight and moon data for any city and date, plus this year’s equinoxes and solstices.
The Sun on Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Sunrise
07:44
First light of the disc
Sunset
17:27
Disc dips below horizon
Solar noon
12:35
Sun at its highest
Day length
9h 42m
Sunrise to sunset
Twilight phases
| Twilight | Dawn (begins) | Dusk (ends) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 07:15 | 17:56 | Bright enough for outdoor activity without lights. |
| Nautical | 06:40 | 18:31 | Horizon still visible at sea; brighter stars appear. |
| Astronomical | 06:06 | 19:05 | Sky fully dark for astronomy after this. |
The Moon
🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Moon times for 29 Jul
Upcoming moon phases
🌕
Full Moon
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 · 02:37
🌗
Last Quarter
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 · 14:27
🌑
New Moon
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 · 05:37
🌓
First Quarter
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 · 14:49
🌍 Seasons in 2026 Southern Hemisphere
Times shown in Pacific/Auckland. Astronomical instants are accurate to about a minute.
March Equinox (Autumn)
21 Mar 2026
03:45
June Solstice (Winter)
21 Jun 2026
20:24
September Equinox (Spring)
23 Sep 2026
12:05
December Solstice (Summer)
22 Dec 2026
09:50
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.