Day
12:36
Sunrise & Sunset in Santa Monica, United States
-113° W 114° E
Golden Hour in Santa Monica, United States
During the golden hour, sunlight is softer, warmer, and more diffuse, creating a flattering lighting effect. Perfect for photography!
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Twilight in Santa Monica, United States
| Astronomical Sunrise | 04:17 |
|---|---|
| Nautical Sunrise | 04:53 |
| Civil Sunrise | 05:26 |
| Solar Noon | 12:51 |
| Civil Sunset | 20:16 |
| Nautical Sunset | 20:50 |
| Astronomical Sunset | 21:25 |
Daylight in May, Santa Monica
13h 56m
Sunrise and Sunset in Santa Monica, United States
Times are shown in the local timezone.
| May 25 | Rise/Set | Dawn/Dusk | Daylight | Solar Noon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06:05 – 19:38 | 05:38 – 20:05 | 13h 33m | 12:52 |
| 02 | 06:04 – 19:39 | 05:37 – 20:06 | 13h 34m | 12:52 |
| 03 | 06:03 – 19:40 | 05:36 – 20:07 | 13h 36m | 12:52 |
| 04 | 06:02 – 19:41 | 05:35 – 20:08 | 13h 38m | 12:51 |
| 05 | 06:01 – 19:41 | 05:34 – 20:08 | 13h 40m | 12:51 |
| 06 | 06:00 – 19:42 | 05:33 – 20:09 | 13h 41m | 12:51 |
| 07 | 06:00 – 19:43 | 05:32 – 20:10 | 13h 43m | 12:51 |
| 08 | 05:59 – 19:44 | 05:31 – 20:11 | 13h 45m | 12:51 |
| 09 | 05:58 – 19:45 | 05:31 – 20:12 | 13h 46m | 12:51 |
| 10 | 05:57 – 19:45 | 05:30 – 20:13 | 13h 48m | 12:51 |
| 11 | 05:56 – 19:46 | 05:29 – 20:14 | 13h 49m | 12:51 |
| 12 | 05:55 – 19:47 | 05:28 – 20:14 | 13h 51m | 12:51 |
| 13 | 05:55 – 19:48 | 05:27 – 20:15 | 13h 53m | 12:51 |
| 14 | 05:54 – 19:48 | 05:26 – 20:16 | 13h 54m | 12:51 |
| 15 | 05:53 – 19:49 | 05:25 – 20:17 | 13h 56m | 12:51 |
| 16 | 05:52 – 19:50 | 05:25 – 20:18 | 13h 57m | 12:51 |
| 17 | 05:52 – 19:51 | 05:24 – 20:19 | 13h 58m | 12:51 |
| 18 | 05:51 – 19:52 | 05:23 – 20:19 | 14h 00m | 12:51 |
| 19 | 05:51 – 19:52 | 05:23 – 20:20 | 14h 01m | 12:51 |
| 20 | 05:50 – 19:53 | 05:22 – 20:21 | 14h 03m | 12:51 |
| 21 | 05:49 – 19:54 | 05:21 – 20:22 | 14h 04m | 12:52 |
| 22 | 05:49 – 19:54 | 05:21 – 20:23 | 14h 05m | 12:52 |
| 23 | 05:48 – 19:55 | 05:20 – 20:23 | 14h 06m | 12:52 |
| 24 | 05:48 – 19:56 | 05:19 – 20:24 | 14h 08m | 12:52 |
| 25 | 05:47 – 19:57 | 05:19 – 20:25 | 14h 09m | 12:52 |
| 26 | 05:47 – 19:57 | 05:18 – 20:26 | 14h 10m | 12:52 |
| 27 | 05:46 – 19:58 | 05:18 – 20:26 | 14h 11m | 12:52 |
| 28 | 05:46 – 19:59 | 05:17 – 20:27 | 14h 12m | 12:52 |
| 29 | 05:46 – 19:59 | 05:17 – 20:28 | 14h 13m | 12:52 |
| 30 | 05:45 – 20:00 | 05:17 – 20:28 | 14h 14m | 12:53 |
| 31 | 05:45 – 20:00 | 05:16 – 20:29 | 14h 15m | 12:53 |
Sun in Santa Monica, United States
All you need to know about the sun in Santa Monica, United States.
The Sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 19:48. These times are essential for planning outdoor activities, photography, or just enjoying nature.
The golden hour is the period of soft, warm light perfect for photography and occurs shortly after sunrise and just before sunset. In Santa Monica, the golden hour starts at 05:37 and ends at 06:29 in the morning and then again at 19:13 in the evening, ending at 20:05.
Civil twilight is the first and last phase of twilight. In the morning, civil dawn begins at 05:26, marking the time when there's enough light for most outdoor activities. In the evening, civil dusk happens at 20:16, right after sunset at 19:48.
Nautical twilight is the period when the Sun is 6-12 degrees below the horizon, commonly used by sailors to navigate at sea. In Santa Monica, nautical dawn starts at 04:53 and nautical dusk occurs at 20:50.
Astronomical twilight occurs when the Sun is 12-18 degrees below the horizon, and the sky is dark enough for astronomers to observe faint celestial objects. Astronomical dawn in Santa Monica starts at 04:17, while astronomical dusk ends at 21:25.
Whether you're looking to enjoy a beautiful sunrise in Santa Monica or planning to photograph during the golden hour or blue hour, it's essential to know these key solar events and their times.
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