Sunset & Sunrise Today in Newton, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Newton: sunrise 5:22 AM, sunset 8:18 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Newton at 8:19 PM, having risen at 5:21 AM. That works out to 14h 57m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Newton falls at 12:50 PM.
Because Newton is at 42.34° (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 27 seconds. This is summer in Newton, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Newton this evening is roughly 7:39 PM–8:40 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:40 PM to 8:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Newton is at 8:18 PM and sunrise at 5:22 AM — about 1m 30s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Newton drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Newton right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Newton ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 04m.
Moon in Newton today
Sunset today: Newton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Cambridge | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Somerville | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Dorchester | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
Newton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 04m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (around December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:17 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Newton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:08 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 16m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 4:15 PM | 9h 04m |
Newton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:22 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:23 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:24 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:25 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:26 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:27 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 44s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:27 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 47s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:28 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 49s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:29 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 52s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:30 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 54s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:32 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 59s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 34m | −2m 01s |
Twilight times in Newton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:14 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:05 AM | 9:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:47 AM | 8:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:00 AM | 6:02 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:39 PM | 8:40 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Newton.
Sunrise & sunset in Newton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 08m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:14 PM | 15h 03m |
| July | 5:12 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 12m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 18m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Newton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Newton
What time is sunset in Newton today?
Sunset in Newton, Massachusetts is at 8:19 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Newton today?
Sunrise in Newton is at 5:21 AM today, with 14h 57m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Newton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Newton tomorrow is at 5:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Newton tomorrow?
Sunset in Newton tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
How long is the day in Newton today?
Newton gets 14h 57m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:21 AM and sunset at 8:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Newton?
The evening golden hour in Newton is about 7:39 PM to 8:40 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Newton?
The evening blue hour in Newton runs from about 8:40 PM to 8:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Newton?
After sunset at 8:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Newton at around 8:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Newton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Newton — is at 12:50 PM today.
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Sunset card for Newton
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