Sunset & Sunrise Today in Eagle River, Alaska
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Eagle River: sunrise 4:52 AM, sunset 11:15 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Eagle River at 11:17 PM, having risen at 4:50 AM. That works out to 18h 27m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Eagle River, is at 2:04 PM.
Sitting at 61.32° latitude puts Eagle River in a high latitude — summer days are very long and winter days very short. Each day is currently getting about 4 minutes shorter and 5 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Eagle River move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Eagle River this evening is roughly 10:00 PM–12:07 AM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 12:07 AM to 12:51 AM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Eagle River is at 11:15 PM and sunrise at 4:52 AM — about 4m 12s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Eagle River drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Eagle River right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Eagle River ranges from as early as 3:37 PM (around December 12) to as late as 11:42 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 19h 23m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 5h 23m.
Moon in Eagle River today
Sunset today: Eagle River vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | 4:50 AM | 11:17 PM | 18h 27m |
| Anchorage | 4:52 AM | 11:17 PM | 18h 24m |
Eagle River sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 19h 23m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 5h 23m
- Latest sunset 11:42 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 3:37 PM (around December 12)
- Earliest sunrise 4:17 AM (around June 18)
- Latest sunrise 10:16 AM (around December 26)
Solstices & equinoxes in Eagle River (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 14m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 4:18 AM | 11:42 PM | 19h 23m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 13m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 10:14 AM | 3:38 PM | 5h 23m |
Eagle River sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 4:50 AM | 11:17 PM | 18h 27m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 4:52 AM | 11:15 PM | 18h 22m | −4m 12s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 4:54 AM | 11:12 PM | 18h 18m | −4m 18s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 4:56 AM | 11:10 PM | 18h 14m | −4m 23s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 4:58 AM | 11:08 PM | 18h 09m | −4m 29s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:01 AM | 11:06 PM | 18h 05m | −4m 33s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:03 AM | 11:04 PM | 18h 00m | −4m 39s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:06 AM | 11:01 PM | 17h 55m | −4m 43s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:08 AM | 10:59 PM | 17h 50m | −4m 47s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:10 AM | 10:56 PM | 17h 46m | −4m 51s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:13 AM | 10:54 PM | 17h 41m | −4m 54s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:15 AM | 10:52 PM | 17h 36m | −4m 59s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:18 AM | 10:49 PM | 17h 31m | −5m 01s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:20 AM | 10:46 PM | 17h 26m | −5m 05s |
Twilight times in Eagle River today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | — | — |
| Nautical twilight | — | — |
| Civil twilight | 3:12 AM | 12:56 AM |
| Morning golden hour | 3:58 AM | 6:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 10:00 PM | 12:07 AM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Eagle River.
Sunrise & sunset in Eagle River by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:13 AM | 3:50 PM | 5h 36m |
| February | 9:19 AM | 5:05 PM | 7h 46m |
| March | 7:58 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 24m |
| April | 7:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 24m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 10:04 PM | 16h 15m |
| June | 4:33 AM | 11:20 PM | 18h 46m |
| July | 4:25 AM | 11:37 PM | 19h 12m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 10:36 PM | 17h 05m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 12m |
| October | 8:05 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 8:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 8h 26m |
| December | 9:46 AM | 3:48 PM | 6h 01m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Eagle River.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Eagle River
What time is sunset in Eagle River today?
Sunset in Eagle River, Alaska is at 11:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Eagle River today?
Sunrise in Eagle River is at 4:50 AM today, with 18h 27m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Eagle River tomorrow?
Sunrise in Eagle River tomorrow is at 4:52 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 11:15 PM.
What time is sunset in Eagle River tomorrow?
Sunset in Eagle River tomorrow is at 11:15 PM.
How long is the day in Eagle River today?
Eagle River gets 18h 27m of daylight today, between sunrise at 4:50 AM and sunset at 11:17 PM.
When is golden hour in Eagle River?
The evening golden hour in Eagle River is about 10:00 PM to 12:07 AM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Eagle River?
The evening blue hour in Eagle River runs from about 12:07 AM to 12:51 AM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Eagle River?
After sunset at 11:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Eagle River at around 12:56 AM today.
When is solar noon in Eagle River?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Eagle River — is at 2:04 PM today.
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