Sunset & Sunrise Today in North La Crosse, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in North La Crosse: sunrise 7:21 AM, sunset 6:19 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over North La Crosse at 6:20 PM, having risen at 7:19 AM. That works out to 11h 01m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over North La Crosse, is at 12:50 PM.
Because North La Crosse is at 43.85° (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 55 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in North La Crosse move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in North La Crosse this evening is roughly 5:42 PM–6:39 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:39 PM to 6:50 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in North La Crosse is at 6:19 PM and sunrise at 7:21 AM — about 2m 55s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in North La Crosse drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in North La Crosse, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in North La Crosse ranges from as early as 4:27 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:51 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 27m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 53m.
Moon in North La Crosse today
Sunset today: North La Crosse vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North La Crosse | 7:19 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 01m |
| La Crosse | 7:19 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 01m |
| Rochester | 7:24 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 00m |
| Eau Claire | 7:21 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 58m |
| Dubuque | 7:16 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 04m |
North La Crosse sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 27m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 53m
- Latest sunset 8:51 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:27 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:22 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:40 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in North La Crosse (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 27m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 53m |
North La Crosse sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 01m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:21 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 55s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 53s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:23 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 54s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:24 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 52s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:26 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 52s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:27 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 51s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:28 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 51s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:29 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 50s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:31 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 49s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:32 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 48s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:33 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:35 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 26m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:36 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 24m | −2m 45s |
Twilight times in North La Crosse today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:43 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:17 AM | 7:23 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:50 AM | 6:50 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:01 AM | 7:57 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:42 PM | 6:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in North La Crosse by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 58m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 53m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 11m |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 14m |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:50 PM | 15h 23m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 33m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 11m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 08m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for North La Crosse
What time is sunset in North La Crosse today?
Sunset in North La Crosse, Wisconsin is at 6:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in North La Crosse today?
Sunrise in North La Crosse is at 7:19 AM today, with 11h 01m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in North La Crosse tomorrow?
Sunrise in North La Crosse tomorrow is at 7:21 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
What time is sunset in North La Crosse tomorrow?
Sunset in North La Crosse tomorrow is at 6:19 PM.
How long is the day in North La Crosse today?
North La Crosse gets 11h 01m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:19 AM and sunset at 6:20 PM.
When is golden hour in North La Crosse?
The evening golden hour in North La Crosse is about 5:42 PM to 6:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in North La Crosse?
The evening blue hour in North La Crosse runs from about 6:39 PM to 6:50 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in North La Crosse?
After sunset at 6:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in North La Crosse at around 6:50 PM today.
When is solar noon in North La Crosse?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over North La Crosse — is at 12:50 PM today.
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