What Time is Sunset
At what time is sunset for the first time?
The sun, the star of the day, is something common to us. We have gotten so used to his presence that we almost don’t even give him the importance he deserves. Rather, we signal his absence, whether it is because of an eclipse, the capricious weather or the night. However, its sunrise and sunset still fascinate us and make us feel more emotional than usual. But really, when does the sunrise appear for the first time on the Globe? Have I piqued your curiosity, especially since you caught a sunrise today that left you speechless? Then let’s discover together some interesting information in this regard.
Sunset time today
What time does the sun rise?
Obviously, a short answer to this question is not possible. A sunrise time differs according to many factors, and our space is simply insufficient to explain them all in detail. But, if you are interested, you can find this information on the internet and so you can plan for the following days to wake up a little earlier and witness a sunrise in your area. Even if you are not in Samoa, you will still appreciate this moment!
Do not rush to conclude that this mountain peak holds the title of the place where you will go for the first time in the world as the Sun rose today. In fact, this only happens in the spring and summer months. In the second half of the year, as I said above, the inhabitants of Samoa enjoy this privilege.
More precisely, those who live in the capital Apia have this chance. Besides, when you follow the news bulletins from the night between years, there is definitely at least one report in these places, because New Year’s Eve is marked here for the first time. What could be more romantic than going here with your significant other and being among the first in the world to see the New Year’s sunrise?
Why does the Sun rise from the East?
If we can’t give you detailed information about everything that means sunrise time, at least we can explain why it does it from the East. It is very simple, and it has to do with the Earth’s rotation, which is towards this cardinal point. Simple, right? If it had been the other way around – and there are some voices that claim that in ancient times it would have been so, the Sun would have risen from the opposite side, right?
Where does the sun set the latest?
Well, at least this time the residents of Alaska can have their moment of glory. It may not take first place at sunrise, but on Attu Island in Alaska, the Sun… goes to bed the latest. Currently, the island is not inhabited, but it is also known for the battle that was fought here in the Second World War.
What time does the sun rise the earliest?
Most likely, like most people, you also think that the summer solstice is the earliest time the sun rises. Actually no, it’s not chia race, it’s the longest day of the year, not the earliest. The earliest sunrise time in the world occurs in June in North America and Europe.
Popular sunset places
Japan, Alaska or somewhere else entirely?
The sun rose today more beautifully than ever, or maybe it’s just our impression, because we had the chance to fully admire it. But at the same time we are aware that we are not the first to have this chance, so it is normal to wonder when the sunrise appears in the world? The Japanese say that their country is not called the “Rising Sun” for nothing, because they are the first to see how the rays of the day star begin to caress the Earth. But should it be so, or is it all about a time when the Sun rises?
At the same time, the inhabitants of Alaska are of the opinion that, in fact, the sun rose for the first time today, as it does every time. Their confusion is due to the fact that the day line change passes right through Alaska. In fact, neither the Japanese nor the inhabitants of Alaska are right, but… the inhabitants of the northern part of New Zealand.
Come to Samoa when the sun rises for a unique experience!
Surprising? Or maybe you already knew… The fact is that, officially, if you ask yourself when the sunrise appears for the first time on the Globe, and you really want to witness such an event, you should arrive on Samoa Island. Exactly, the first on this planet who can boast that the New Zealanders’ day officially begins with them from the eastern tip of the North Island of New Zealand, in the northern part of the city of Gisborne. How is this possible? 11 years ago, Samoa, the small island country in the South Pacific Ocean, made a “leap into the future” of 24 hours, and moved its position with a zip e international data line. Therefore, Samoa is not only the place where the sunrise appears for the first time, but also the country that celebrates the first entry into a new year. How would it be to have the chance to spend the night between years here, or at least to catch a sunrise on the island? It would definitely be an unforgettable experience.
Hikurangi, the place where you can admire the first sunrise on Earth
There is a lot of data and information but which, if you want to conclude it, then everything can be summed up in one sentence: the place from where you can admire the first sunrise on the Globe is the Hikurangi mountain peak. We are not talking about a very high altitude, but only 1,752 meters above sea level. This mounted peak is located in the Raukumara Range in the Waiapu Valley, and has the reputation of being the highest non-volcanic peak in the North Island. When you watched the sun rise today, you surely didn’t know this information, did you?
Frequently asked questions
- What is sunset?
Sunset represents the disappearance of the Sun below the Earth’s horizon due to its rotation. It is the evening time when the upper edge of the solar disk coincides with an ideal horizon, seen in ideal meteorological conditions, with the standard refraction of the Sun’s rays.
- What time is the sunset?
In astronomy, sunset time is defined as two minutes before the Sun’s upper limb disappears below the horizon.
In every part of the world, sunset occurs at different times. For example, on the two uninhabited islands in the US, Baker Island and Howland Island, the Sun rises/sets last in the world.
In inhabited areas such as American Samoa and Niue, the Sun sets last in the world.
- How long does sunset last?
Until the sun sets, viewed from all over the Earth, it represents a phenomenon that happens approximately once every 24 hours, except for the areas close to the poles. Areas further north of the Arctic Circle and further south than the Antarctic Circle cannot have as much sunset or sunrise as those below. Near these two areas, there is at least one day of the year when polar day or polar night persists continuously for 24 hours.
- What time is sunset today?
The Sun sets today at 16:38. This time varies throughout the year and also during the day, depending on our position on Earth, specified by latitude and longitude, altitude, and time zone.
- What time is sunset tonight?
Tonight, the Sun sets after 16:38. During spring and winter, the days are longer, and sunset occurs later each day until the day of the latest sunset, which occurs after the summer solstice.
- What time is sunset tomorrow?
Tomorrow, the Sun is likely to appear after 16:38. These daily changes and visible semi-annual changes of the sunset are influenced by the axial tilt of the Earth, its daily rotation, but also by the movement of the planet on its annual elliptical orbit around the Sun and by the reciprocal paired revolutions of the Earth and the Moon around it.
- What is the color of the Sun at sunset?
When the Sun sets or rises, the light has to travel further through the atmosphere, which means we have shorter or longer wavelengths of light. The shorter wavelengths of light (blue and violet) are scattered in the atmosphere, and we will only see the longer wavelengths where we see yellow and red light. This results in a yellow-orange and red sunset.
- What is the real color of the Sun?
Although we see the Sun as yellow, orange or red, the light of the Sun is essentially all the colors mixed together, which, to our eyes, appear to be white.
- What color is the Sun, according to NASA?
According to NASA, the Sun is seen from our atmosphere as yellow, but once you are in the Earth’s atmosphere, the Sun appears white. This can be seen with the help of images taken from space. We can say that when they appear, Rainbows are the light from the Sun, separated in its colors.
- Where is the longest sunset?
The duration of the sunset varies depending on the latitude. Sunset lasts longer in the North or South on the globe, and near the equator it lasts less.
In Northern Norway, during the summer, the Sun only gets a little closer to the horizon, then rises and stays awake all night, so we can say that we have a longer sunset.
On average, a sunset or sunrise can last between 5-10 minutes, depending on several factors, including your geographic location, time of year, and your vantage point.
- Where is the most beautiful sunset in the world?
According to online information, the most beautiful sunset in the world is in the city of Oia, in Santorini (Greece). On the hills overlooking the city, you will have a wonderful view of the sunset, and if you also take a boat ride at dusk, you will definitely never forget this experience.
Other places with beautiful sunsets or sunrises are the Grand Canyon (USA), the Taj Mahal (India), and Angkor Wat (Cambodia).
- What time is the golden hour?
The “golden hour” also known as the “magic hour” is the moment most awaited by professional photographers. “Golden hour” is the last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise. In this interval, before the Sun sets/rises, a misty light appears that makes everything wonderful, that’s why photographers consider and agree that it represents the best moment of the day for pictures.
- At what time is the darkest outside?
The darkest part of the night is midnight, the moment when the Sun is the farthest below the horizon and starts after dusk and ends before dawn.
- Is it sunset when it is completely dark?
No, it generally takes between 70 and 100 minutes to get dark after sunset, but this depends on many factors. The period of time between sunrise and sunset constitutes twilight, the period in which the atmosphere is partially illuminated by the Sun, being neither totally dark nor completely illuminated.