Sunset & Sunrise Today in Somerville, Massachusetts
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Somerville: sunrise 5:22 AM, sunset 8:18 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Somerville at 8:19 PM, having risen at 5:21 AM. That works out to 14h 57m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Somerville at 12:50 PM.
Sitting at 42.39° latitude puts Somerville 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. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Somerville move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Somerville this evening is roughly 7:38 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 Somerville 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 Somerville drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Somerville, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Somerville ranges from as early as 4:11 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 16m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 03m.
Moon in Somerville today
Sunset today: Somerville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Cambridge | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| South Boston | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
| Dorchester | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 57m |
Somerville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 16m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 03m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:11 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:07 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Somerville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:07 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 | 4:14 PM | 9h 03m |
Somerville 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 | 5:22 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:23 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 36s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:24 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 39s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:25 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:26 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 45s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:27 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 47s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:28 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 49s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:29 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 53s |
| 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 02s |
Twilight times in Somerville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:14 AM | 10:25 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:04 AM | 9:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:46 AM | 8:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:00 AM | 6:01 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:38 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 Somerville.
Sunrise & sunset in Somerville 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 | 6:19 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:14 PM | 15h 04m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 13m |
| August | 5:37 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:41 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 Somerville.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Somerville
What time is sunset in Somerville today?
Sunset in Somerville, 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 Somerville today?
Sunrise in Somerville is at 5:21 AM today, with 14h 57m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Somerville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Somerville tomorrow is at 5:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
What time is sunset in Somerville tomorrow?
Sunset in Somerville tomorrow is at 8:18 PM.
How long is the day in Somerville today?
Somerville gets 14h 57m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:21 AM and sunset at 8:19 PM.
When is golden hour in Somerville?
The evening golden hour in Somerville is about 7:38 PM to 8:40 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Somerville?
The evening blue hour in Somerville runs from about 8:40 PM to 8:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Somerville?
After sunset at 8:19 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Somerville at around 8:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Somerville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Somerville — is at 12:50 PM today.
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