New York Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for New York, United States. On Tue, 21 Jul 2026 the Sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 20:23. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 03:47 |
| Nautical dawn | 04:32 |
| Civil dawn | 05:11 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 05:11 – 05:43 |
| Sunrise | 05:43 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 05:43 – 06:23 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 13:03 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 19:43 – 20:23 |
| Sunset | 20:23 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 20:23 – 20:55 |
| Civil dusk | 20:55 |
| Nautical dusk | 21:35 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 22:20 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 13:47 |
| Moonset | 23:42 |
| Illumination | 52% |
| Distance from Earth | 395,906 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 10:35 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 22:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 11:01 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Wed, 05 Aug 2026, 19:50 |
Computed with SkyClock's own ephemeris (standard astronomical formulae). Times in the selected city's local time.
About New York's sky
New York sits at 40.71°N, 74.01°W in the America/New York time zone. That latitude sets how much the day length swings across the year and how long twilight lasts — everything above is computed for that exact location, so the golden-hour and dark-sky figures are true for New York, not a national average.
FAQ
What time is sunrise and sunset in New York today?
On Tue, 21 Jul 2026, the Sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 20:23 in New York (local time). Use the calculator above to check any other date — daylight saving is handled automatically.
When is golden hour in New York?
Golden hour happens twice a day, when the Sun is low and the light is warm. For Tue, 21 Jul 2026 in New York, the evening golden hour runs 19:43 – 20:23. The morning window sits just after sunrise; both are listed to the minute above.
How long is the dark-sky window in New York tonight?
New York gets about 5h 30m of astronomical darkness on Tue, 21 Jul 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing.
What is the moon phase in New York right now?
The Moon is currently a First Quarter at 52% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (13:47) and moonset (23:42) are specific to New York. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.