Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lowell, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lowell: sunrise 5:22 AM, sunset 8:20 PM.
Lowell, Massachusetts sees the sun come up at 5:21 AM and go down at 8:20 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 59m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Lowell at 12:51 PM.
Sitting at 42.63° latitude puts Lowell in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 28 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Lowell keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Lowell this evening is roughly 7:40 PM–8:42 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:42 PM to 8:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lowell is at 8:20 PM and sunrise at 5:22 AM — about 1m 31s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lowell drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Lowell, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lowell ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:26 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 02m.
Moon in Lowell today
Sunset today: Lowell vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 5:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 59m |
| Lawrence | 5:20 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 00m |
| Nashua | 5:21 AM | 8:21 PM | 15h 00m |
| Derry Village | 5:20 AM | 8:21 PM | 15h 01m |
| Somerville | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
Lowell sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 02m
- Latest sunset 8:26 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:18 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lowell (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 02m |
Lowell sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 59m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:22 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 58m | −1m 31s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:23 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 35s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:23 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:24 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:25 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:26 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 46s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:27 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 48s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:28 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:29 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:30 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:31 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:32 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 38m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:33 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 36m | −2m 03s |
Twilight times in Lowell today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:13 AM | 10:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:03 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:46 AM | 8:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:00 AM | 6:02 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:40 PM | 8:42 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Lowell.
Sunrise & sunset in Lowell by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 6:59 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:16 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 27m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 16m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Lowell.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lowell
What time is sunset in Lowell today?
Sunset in Lowell, Massachusetts is at 8:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lowell today?
Sunrise in Lowell is at 5:21 AM today, with 14h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lowell tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lowell tomorrow is at 5:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Lowell tomorrow?
Sunset in Lowell tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
How long is the day in Lowell today?
Lowell gets 14h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:21 AM and sunset at 8:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Lowell?
The evening golden hour in Lowell is about 7:40 PM to 8:42 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lowell?
The evening blue hour in Lowell runs from about 8:42 PM to 8:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lowell?
After sunset at 8:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lowell at around 8:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lowell?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lowell — is at 12:51 PM today.
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