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What time is sunrise and sunset in Merritt Island?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Merritt Island, Florida. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:22 AM
99° EDawn 6:58 AM

Sunrise in Merritt Island was at 7:22:31 AM EDT (13h 17m ago).

Sunset
6:54 PM
261° WDusk 7:18 PM

Sunset in Merritt Island was at 6:54:23 PM EDT (1h 45m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
11h 31m
Darkness
9h 52m
Solar noon
1:08 PM
Sun altitude
23.4° below
Sun direction
273° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:23 AM
99° EDawn 6:59 AM

Sunrise in Merritt Island will be at 7:23:06 AM EDT (in 10h 44m).

Sunset
6:53 PM
260° WDusk 7:17 PM

Sunset in Merritt Island will be at 6:53:20 PM EDT (in 22h 14m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Merritt Island

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:11 AM
Moonset
9:23 PM

Calendar

America/New_York · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:15 AM7:08 PM11h 53m 31s
2 Fri7:15 AM7:07 PM11h 51m 50s
3 Sat7:16 AM7:06 PM11h 50m 09s
4 Sun7:16 AM7:05 PM11h 48m 28s
5 Mon7:17 AM7:04 PM11h 46m 47s
6 Tue7:17 AM7:03 PM11h 45m 07s
7 Wed7:18 AM7:01 PM11h 43m 26s
8 Thu7:19 AM7:00 PM11h 41m 46s
9 Fri7:19 AM6:59 PM11h 40m 07s
10 Sat7:20 AM6:58 PM11h 38m 27s
11 Sun7:20 AM6:57 PM11h 36m 48s
12 Mon7:21 AM6:56 PM11h 35m 08s
13 Tue7:21 AM6:55 PM11h 33m 30s
14 Wed7:22 AM6:54 PM11h 31m 51s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 31m 51s of daylight·−1m 39s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:58 AM – 7:18 PM
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Time
8:39 PM
Altitude
-23.4°
Heading
273° W
Light
Night

8:39 PM, Night, altitude -23.4 degrees

15 Thu7:23 AM6:53 PM11h 30m 13s
16 Fri7:23 AM6:52 PM11h 28m 35s
17 Sat7:24 AM6:51 PM11h 26m 58s
18 Sun7:24 AM6:50 PM11h 25m 21s
19 Mon7:25 AM6:49 PM11h 23m 44s
20 Tue7:26 AM6:48 PM11h 22m 08s
21 Wed7:26 AM6:47 PM11h 20m 33s
22 Thu7:27 AM6:46 PM11h 18m 58s
23 Fri7:28 AM6:45 PM11h 17m 23s
24 Sat7:28 AM6:44 PM11h 15m 49s
25 Sun7:29 AM6:43 PM11h 14m 15s
26 Mon7:30 AM6:42 PM11h 12m 43s
27 Tue7:30 AM6:41 PM11h 11m 10s
28 Wed7:31 AM6:41 PM11h 09m 39s
29 Thu7:32 AM6:40 PM11h 08m 08s
30 Fri7:32 AM6:39 PM11h 06m 38s
31 Sat7:33 AM6:38 PM11h 05m 08s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Merritt Island from Flickr.

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Display Rockets at Cape Kennedy DEC 1972 Apollo 17 tripView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Artemis II - First Light
Artemis II - First LightView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test (NHQ202512200021)
Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test (NHQ202512200021)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test (NHQ202512200020)
Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test (NHQ202512200020)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test (NHQ202512200018)
Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test (NHQ202512200018)View on Flickr
Sunrise or sunset photo of Merritt Island
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Flickr photo: A beautiful sunrise at the NASA Press Site.
A beautiful sunrise at the NASA Press Site.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: A beautiful sunrise at the NASA Press Site.
A beautiful sunrise at the NASA Press Site.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunrise over KSC
Sunrise over KSCView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunrise over LC-41
Sunrise over LC-41View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunrise over Banana Creek
Sunrise over Banana CreekView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Merritt Island, United States

What time does the sun rise in Merritt Island today?
Sunrise in Merritt Island today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:22 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Merritt Island today?
Sunset today is at 6:54 PM, after 11h 31m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Merritt Island tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:18 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:12 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Merritt Island, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Merritt Island is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 13h 57m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Merritt Island, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Merritt Island, Florida is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 19m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Merritt Island get in summer than in winter?
Merritt Island gets 3h 38m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (13h 57m against 10h 19m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 09m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Merritt Island?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Merritt Island is on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:24 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Merritt Island?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Merritt Island?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, with the sun down by 5:25 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Merritt Island?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:40 AM.
Does Merritt Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Merritt Island uses Eastern Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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