Sunset & Sunrise Today in South Valley, New Mexico
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in South Valley: sunrise 7:12 AM, sunset 6:31 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in South Valley is at 6:32 PM and sunrise was at 7:12 AM, giving South Valley 11h 20m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over South Valley, is at 12:52 PM.
Sitting at 35.01° latitude puts South Valley 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 2 minutes shorter and 7 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in South Valley move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in South Valley this evening is roughly 5:59 PM–6:48 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in South Valley is at 6:31 PM and sunrise at 7:12 AM — about 2m 7s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in South Valley drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in South Valley, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in South Valley ranges from as early as 4:54 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:24 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 30m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 47m.
Moon in South Valley today
Sunset today: South Valley vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 20m |
| Albuquerque | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 20m |
| Rio Rancho | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 20m |
| Enchanted Hills | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 19m |
| Santa Fe | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 19m |
South Valley sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 30m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 47m
- Latest sunset 8:24 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:54 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:52 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in South Valley (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 30m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 47m |
South Valley sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:12 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 20m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 18m | −2m 07s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 06s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 06s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:15 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 05s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 04s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:18 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 04s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 03s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:19 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 03s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:20 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 02s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:21 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 00s |
Twilight times in South Valley today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:47 AM | 7:57 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:16 AM | 7:27 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:46 AM | 6:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:55 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:59 PM | 6:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in South Valley by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:15 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 27m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 43m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 58m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for South Valley
What time is sunset in South Valley today?
Sunset in South Valley, New Mexico is at 6:32 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in South Valley today?
Sunrise in South Valley is at 7:12 AM today, with 11h 20m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in South Valley tomorrow?
Sunrise in South Valley tomorrow is at 7:12 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:31 PM.
What time is sunset in South Valley tomorrow?
Sunset in South Valley tomorrow is at 6:31 PM.
How long is the day in South Valley today?
South Valley gets 11h 20m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:12 AM and sunset at 6:32 PM.
When is golden hour in South Valley?
The evening golden hour in South Valley is about 5:59 PM to 6:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in South Valley?
The evening blue hour in South Valley runs from about 6:48 PM to 6:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in South Valley?
After sunset at 6:32 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in South Valley at around 6:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in South Valley?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over South Valley — is at 12:52 PM today.
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