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What time is sunrise and sunset in National Capital Parks - Central?

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
7:15 AM
100° EDawn 6:48 AM

Sunrise in National Capital Parks - Central was at 7:15:44 AM EDT (12h 27m ago).

Sunset
6:31 PM
260° WDusk 6:58 PM

Sunset in National Capital Parks - Central was at 6:31:52 PM EDT (1h 11m ago).

Now
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Astronomical twilight now · Last light at 8:00 PM

Daylight
11h 16m
Darkness
9h 48m
Solar noon
12:54 PM
Sun altitude
14.2° below
Sun direction
271° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:16 AM
100° EDawn 6:49 AM

Sunrise in National Capital Parks - Central will be at 7:16:44 AM EDT (in 11h 34m).

Sunset
6:30 PM
260° WDusk 6:57 PM

Sunset in National Capital Parks - Central will be at 6:30:26 PM EDT (in 22h 48m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in National Capital Parks - Central

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:29 AM
Moonset
8:34 PM

Calendar

America/New_York · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:03 AM6:51 PM11h 48m 21s
2 Fri7:04 AM6:50 PM11h 45m 51s
3 Sat7:05 AM6:48 PM11h 43m 21s
4 Sun7:06 AM6:46 PM11h 40m 51s
5 Mon7:07 AM6:45 PM11h 38m 22s
6 Tue7:07 AM6:43 PM11h 35m 52s
7 Wed7:08 AM6:42 PM11h 33m 23s
8 Thu7:09 AM6:40 PM11h 30m 54s
9 Fri7:10 AM6:39 PM11h 28m 26s
10 Sat7:11 AM6:37 PM11h 25m 58s
11 Sun7:12 AM6:36 PM11h 23m 30s
12 Mon7:13 AM6:34 PM11h 21m 02s
13 Tue7:14 AM6:33 PM11h 18m 35s
14 Wed7:15 AM6:31 PM11h 16m 08s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 16m 08s of daylight·−2m 27s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:48 AM – 6:58 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:15 AM12:54 PM6:31 PMhorizon
Time
7:43 PM
Altitude
-14.3°
Heading
271° W
Light
Astronomical twilight

7:43 PM, Astronomical twilight, altitude -14.3 degrees

15 Thu7:16 AM6:30 PM11h 13m 42s
16 Fri7:17 AM6:29 PM11h 11m 16s
17 Sat7:18 AM6:27 PM11h 08m 51s
18 Sun7:19 AM6:26 PM11h 06m 26s
19 Mon7:20 AM6:24 PM11h 04m 02s
20 Tue7:21 AM6:23 PM11h 01m 38s
21 Wed7:22 AM6:22 PM10h 59m 15s
22 Thu7:23 AM6:20 PM10h 56m 53s
23 Fri7:24 AM6:19 PM10h 54m 31s
24 Sat7:25 AM6:18 PM10h 52m 11s
25 Sun7:27 AM6:16 PM10h 49m 51s
26 Mon7:28 AM6:15 PM10h 47m 31s
27 Tue7:29 AM6:14 PM10h 45m 13s
28 Wed7:30 AM6:13 PM10h 42m 56s
29 Thu7:31 AM6:11 PM10h 40m 39s
30 Fri7:32 AM6:10 PM10h 38m 24s
31 Sat7:33 AM6:09 PM10h 36m 09s

Photos

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in National Capital Parks - Central, United States

What time does the sun rise in National Capital Parks - Central today?
Sunrise in National Capital Parks - Central today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:15 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in National Capital Parks - Central today?
Sunset today is at 6:31 PM, after 11h 16m of daylight.
When does it get dark in National Capital Parks - Central tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:58 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:00 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in National Capital Parks - Central, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in National Capital Parks - Central is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in National Capital Parks - Central, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in National Capital Parks - Central is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 26m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does National Capital Parks - Central get in summer than in winter?
National Capital Parks - Central gets 5h 27m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 53m against 9h 26m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in National Capital Parks - Central?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in National Capital Parks - Central is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:42 AM.
When is the latest sunset in National Capital Parks - Central?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:37 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in National Capital Parks - Central?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 7, 2026, with the sun down by 4:45 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in National Capital Parks - Central?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:34 AM.
Does National Capital Parks - Central observe daylight saving time?
Yes. National Capital Parks - Central 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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