Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kearney, Nebraska
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kearney: sunrise 7:01 AM, sunset 8:11 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Kearney at 8:12 PM, having risen at 7:00 AM. That works out to 13h 12m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Kearney, is at 1:37 PM.
Kearney lies at latitude 40.70°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 34 seconds. This is summer in Kearney, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Kearney's golden hour, about 7:37 PM to 8:30 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:30 PM to 8:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kearney is at 8:11 PM and sunrise at 7:01 AM — about 2m 34s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kearney drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Kearney right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kearney ranges from as early as 5:08 PM (around December 3) to as late as 9:11 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in Kearney today
Sunset today: Kearney vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney | 7:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 12m |
| Grand Island | 6:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 12m |
Kearney sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 9:11 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:08 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 6:04 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:05 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kearney (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 05m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:57 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 14m |
Kearney sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 12m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:01 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 34s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:02 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 34s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:03 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 35s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:04 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 36s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:05 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 36s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:06 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:07 AM | 8:01 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:08 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 37s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:09 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 38s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 38s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 38s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:12 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:13 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 39s |
Twilight times in Kearney today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:22 AM | 9:50 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:58 AM | 9:15 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:31 AM | 8:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:42 AM | 7:36 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:37 PM | 8:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Kearney by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 7:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kearney
What time is sunset in Kearney today?
Sunset in Kearney, Nebraska is at 8:12 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kearney today?
Sunrise in Kearney is at 7:00 AM today, with 13h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kearney tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kearney tomorrow is at 7:01 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
What time is sunset in Kearney tomorrow?
Sunset in Kearney tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
How long is the day in Kearney today?
Kearney gets 13h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:00 AM and sunset at 8:12 PM.
When is golden hour in Kearney?
The evening golden hour in Kearney is about 7:37 PM to 8:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kearney?
The evening blue hour in Kearney runs from about 8:30 PM to 8:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kearney?
After sunset at 8:12 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kearney at around 8:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kearney?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kearney — is at 1:37 PM today.
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