Sun Almanac for Marion, Illinois
Astronomical Sunrise?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state. 05:43 AM
Nautical Sunrise?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon. 06:14 AM
Civil Sunrise?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise. 06:44 AM
Sunrise?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. 07:11 AM
Daylight: 11 Hours 43 Minutes
Sunset?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight. 6:54 PM
Civil Sunset?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light. 7:21 PM
Nautical Sunset?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains 7:52 PM
Astronomical Sunset?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky is completly dark.: 8:23 PM
Civil Rise to Set: 12 Hours 37 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 38 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 40 Minutes
