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What time is sunrise and sunset in Upper Alton?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Upper Alton, Illinois. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:28 AM
109° ESEDawn 6:01 AM

Sunrise in Upper Alton will be at 6:28:53 AM CST (in 5h 43m).

Sunset
4:59 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:26 PM

Sunset in Upper Alton will be at 4:59:00 PM CST (in 16h 13m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 4:58 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Upper Alton
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:11 – 7:06 AM4:21 – 5:16 PM
Blue hour6:01 – 6:11 AM5:16 – 5:26 PM
Daylight
10h 30m
−2m 9s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 33m
Solar noon
11:44 AM
Sun altitude
62.3° below
Sun direction
34° NE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:29 AM
109° ESEDawn 6:02 AM

Sunrise in Upper Alton will be at 6:29:58 AM CST (in 29h 44m).

Sunset
4:57 PM
250° WSWDusk 5:25 PM

Sunset in Upper Alton will be at 4:57:58 PM CST (in 40h 12m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Upper Alton

Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
Moonrise
1:44 AM
Moonset
2:30 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:25 AM5:02 PM10h 36m
2 Mon6:26 AM5:01 PM10h 34m
3 Tue6:27 AM5:00 PM10h 32m
4 Wed6:28 AM4:59 PM10h 30m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 30m 07s of daylight·−2m 10s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:01 AM – 5:26 PM
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Time
12:46 AM
Altitude
-62.4°
Heading
34° NE
Light
Night

12:46 AM, Night, altitude -62.4 degrees

5 Thu6:29 AM4:57 PM10h 27m
6 Fri6:31 AM4:56 PM10h 25m
7 Sat6:32 AM4:55 PM10h 23m
8 Sun6:33 AM4:55 PM10h 21m
9 Mon6:34 AM4:54 PM10h 19m
10 Tue6:35 AM4:53 PM10h 17m
11 Wed6:36 AM4:52 PM10h 15m
12 Thu6:37 AM4:51 PM10h 13m
13 Fri6:38 AM4:50 PM10h 11m
14 Sat6:39 AM4:49 PM10h 09m
15 Sun6:40 AM4:49 PM10h 08m
16 Mon6:42 AM4:48 PM10h 06m
17 Tue6:43 AM4:47 PM10h 04m
18 Wed6:44 AM4:47 PM10h 02m
19 Thu6:45 AM4:46 PM10h 01m
20 Fri6:46 AM4:45 PM9h 59m
21 Sat6:47 AM4:45 PM9h 57m
22 Sun6:48 AM4:44 PM9h 56m
23 Mon6:49 AM4:44 PM9h 54m
24 Tue6:50 AM4:43 PM9h 52m
25 Wed6:51 AM4:43 PM9h 51m
26 Thu6:52 AM4:42 PM9h 50m
27 Fri6:53 AM4:42 PM9h 48m
28 Sat6:54 AM4:42 PM9h 47m
29 Sun6:55 AM4:41 PM9h 46m
30 Mon6:56 AM4:41 PM9h 44m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Upper Alton, United States

What time does the sun rise in Upper Alton today?
Sunrise in Upper Alton today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:28 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Upper Alton today?
Sunset today is at 4:59 PM, after 10h 30m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Upper Alton tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:26 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:29 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Upper Alton, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Upper Alton is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 59m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Upper Alton, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Upper Alton, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 31m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Upper Alton get in summer than in winter?
Upper Alton gets 5h 27m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 59m against 9h 31m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Upper Alton?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Upper Alton is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:32 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Upper Alton?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:32 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Upper Alton?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the sun down by 4:40 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Upper Alton?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM.
Does Upper Alton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Upper Alton uses Central 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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