sunset time

Day's golden end

Sunset time is the moment when the sun disappears below the horizon, marking the transition from day to evening.

The phrase typically refers to the clock time of this event, which varies by location and season: Sunset time is around 8:30 in summer here.

Weather apps and almanacs list sunset times for planning outdoor activities or photography during golden hour.

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end of day · horizon · glow · orange · pink · sky on fire · sky · fading · fading light · last light · clouds · silhouette · afterglow · dimming · nightfall · shadows · warmth · purple

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daily solar cycle

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Day's first glow

sunrise · daybreak · sunup · first light · crack of dawn

light availability

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Solar zenith, or confrontation

midday · dawn · daybreak · first light · noon

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