Sunset & Sunrise Today in Burnsville, Minnesota
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Burnsville: sunrise 7:30 AM, sunset 6:26 PM.
In Burnsville, Minnesota, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 6:27 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 10h 59m of daylight. Local solar noon in Burnsville falls at 12:58 PM.
Because Burnsville is at 44.77° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter. This is autumn in Burnsville, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Burnsville's golden hour, about 5:49 PM to 6:46 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Burnsville is at 6:26 PM and sunrise at 7:30 AM — about 3m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Burnsville drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Burnsville, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Burnsville ranges from as early as 4:31 PM (around December 8) to as late as 9:02 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 34m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 47m.
Moon in Burnsville today
Sunset today: Burnsville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| Apple Valley | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m |
| Bloomington | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Eagan | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
| Richfield | 7:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 58m |
Burnsville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 34m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 47m
- Latest sunset 9:02 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:31 PM (December 8)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 15)
- Latest sunrise 7:50 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Burnsville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 34m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 47m |
Burnsville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 59m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:30 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 56m | −3m 00s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:31 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 53m | −3m 00s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:32 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 59s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:34 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 59s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:35 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 57s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:36 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 57s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:38 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 57s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:39 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 55s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:40 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 55s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:42 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 53s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:43 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 53s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:44 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 23m | −2m 52s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:46 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 20m | −2m 51s |
Twilight times in Burnsville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:25 AM | 7:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:58 AM | 6:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:10 AM | 8:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:49 PM | 6:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Burnsville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 52m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 49m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 09m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 15m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 20m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 30m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 39m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 13m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 02m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Burnsville
What time is sunset in Burnsville today?
Sunset in Burnsville, Minnesota is at 6:27 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Burnsville today?
Sunrise in Burnsville is at 7:28 AM today, with 10h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Burnsville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Burnsville tomorrow is at 7:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Burnsville tomorrow?
Sunset in Burnsville tomorrow is at 6:26 PM.
How long is the day in Burnsville today?
Burnsville gets 10h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:28 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.
When is golden hour in Burnsville?
The evening golden hour in Burnsville is about 5:49 PM to 6:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Burnsville?
The evening blue hour in Burnsville runs from about 6:46 PM to 6:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Burnsville?
After sunset at 6:27 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Burnsville at around 6:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Burnsville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Burnsville — is at 12:58 PM today.
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