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What time is sunrise and sunset in Montezuma Castle National Monument?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times at this location. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:26 AM
99° EDawn 6:01 AM

Sunrise in Montezuma Castle National Monument was at 6:26:54 AM MST (12h 29m ago).

Sunset
5:59 PM
261° WDusk 6:24 PM

Sunset in Montezuma Castle National Monument was at 5:59:09 PM MST (57 min ago).

Now
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Astronomical twilight now · Last light at 7:22 PM

Daylight
11h 32m
Darkness
9h 51m
Solar noon
12:13 PM
Sun altitude
13.1° below
Sun direction
269° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:27 AM
99° EDawn 6:02 AM

Sunrise in Montezuma Castle National Monument will be at 6:27:43 AM MST (in 11h 32m).

Sunset
5:57 PM
261° WDusk 6:23 PM

Sunset in Montezuma Castle National Monument will be at 5:57:54 PM MST (in 23h 2m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Montezuma Castle National Monument

Waxing Crescent
17% illuminated
Moonrise
10:39 AM
Moonset
8:13 PM

Calendar

Mountain Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:16 AM6:16 PM11h 59m
2 Fri6:17 AM6:15 PM11h 57m
3 Sat6:18 AM6:13 PM11h 55m
4 Sun6:19 AM6:12 PM11h 53m
5 Mon6:19 AM6:10 PM11h 51m
6 Tue6:20 AM6:09 PM11h 49m
7 Wed6:21 AM6:08 PM11h 46m
8 Thu6:22 AM6:06 PM11h 44m
9 Fri6:22 AM6:05 PM11h 42m
10 Sat6:23 AM6:04 PM11h 40m
11 Sun6:24 AM6:03 PM11h 38m
12 Mon6:25 AM6:01 PM11h 36m
13 Tue6:26 AM6:00 PM11h 34m
14 Wed6:26 AM5:59 PM11h 32m
Wednesday, October 14
11h 32m 15s of daylight·−2m 4s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:01 AM – 6:24 PM
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Time
6:56 PM
Altitude
-13.1°
Heading
269° W
Light
Astronomical twilight

6:56 PM, Astronomical twilight, altitude -13.1 degrees

15 Thu6:27 AM5:57 PM11h 30m
16 Fri6:28 AM5:56 PM11h 28m
17 Sat6:29 AM5:55 PM11h 26m
18 Sun6:30 AM5:54 PM11h 24m
19 Mon6:31 AM5:53 PM11h 21m
20 Tue6:31 AM5:51 PM11h 19m
21 Wed6:32 AM5:50 PM11h 17m
22 Thu6:33 AM5:49 PM11h 15m
23 Fri6:34 AM5:48 PM11h 13m
24 Sat6:35 AM5:47 PM11h 11m
25 Sun6:36 AM5:46 PM11h 10m
26 Mon6:37 AM5:45 PM11h 08m
27 Tue6:37 AM5:44 PM11h 06m
28 Wed6:38 AM5:42 PM11h 04m
29 Thu6:39 AM5:41 PM11h 02m
30 Fri6:40 AM5:40 PM11h 00m
31 Sat6:41 AM5:39 PM10h 58m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Montezuma Castle National Monument from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Montezuma Castle National Monument, United States

What time does the sun rise in Montezuma Castle National Monument today?
Sunrise in Montezuma Castle National Monument today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 6:26 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Montezuma Castle National Monument today?
Sunset today is at 5:59 PM, after 11h 32m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Montezuma Castle National Monument tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:24 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:22 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Montezuma Castle National Monument, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Montezuma Castle National Monument is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 28m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Montezuma Castle National Monument, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Montezuma Castle National Monument is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 50m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Montezuma Castle National Monument get in summer than in winter?
Montezuma Castle National Monument gets 4h 38m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 28m against 9h 50m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Montezuma Castle National Monument?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Montezuma Castle National Monument is on Friday, June 12, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:13 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Montezuma Castle National Monument?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:44 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Montezuma Castle National Monument?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Friday, December 4, 2026, with the sun down by 5:16 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Montezuma Castle National Monument?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:34 AM.
Does Montezuma Castle National Monument observe daylight saving time?
No. Montezuma Castle National Monument stays on Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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