Sunset Times in Antarctica Today 🇦🇶
Sunset Times & Overview for Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
With Antarctica situated in a high-latitude zone, the evening transition on this Sunday is timed for 14:51 in McMurdo Station.
Switch to Sunrise »The sun sets over McMurdo Station at 14:51 today in the NNW, closing out 3h 49m of daylight that began with sunrise at 11:02. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 12:56, from McMurdo Station's vantage point 10 m above sea level.
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2026 Solar Path Analysis for McMurdo Station
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
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| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:53 | 19:08 | 08:53 | 17:07 | 12:22 | 13:37 | 12:59 | 151.83 |
| 2 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:48 | 19:12 | 08:47 | 17:13 | 11:52 | 14:01 | 12:59 | 151.81 |
| 3 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:43 | 19:17 | 08:42 | 17:18 | 11:41 | 14:18 | 12:59 | 151.79 |
| 4 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:39 | 19:22 | 08:36 | 17:24 | 11:27 | 14:32 | 12:59 | 151.77 |
| 5 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:34 | 19:27 | 08:31 | 17:29 | 11:15 | 14:45 | 12:59 | 151.75 |
| 6 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:28 | 19:32 | 08:25 | 17:35 | 11:03 | 14:56 | 12:59 | 151.73 |
| 7 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:23 | 19:37 | 08:19 | 17:40 | 10:52 | 15:07 | 12:59 | 151.71 |
| 8 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:18 | 19:42 | 08:13 | 17:46 | 10:42 | 15:17 | 12:58 | 151.69 |
| 9 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:12 | 19:47 | 08:08 | 17:51 | 10:32 | 15:26 | 12:58 | 151.66 |
| 10 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:07 | 19:53 | 08:02 | 17:57 | 10:23 | 15:35 | 12:58 | 151.64 |
| 11 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 06:01 | 19:58 | 07:56 | 18:02 | 10:14 | 15:44 | 12:58 | 151.62 |
| 12 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:56 | 20:04 | 07:50 | 18:08 | 10:05 | 15:52 | 12:58 | 151.59 |
| 13 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:50 | 20:09 | 07:44 | 18:14 | 09:57 | 16:01 | 12:58 | 151.57 |
| 14 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:44 | 20:15 | 07:38 | 18:19 | 09:49 | 16:09 | 12:58 | 151.54 |
| 15 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:38 | 20:21 | 07:32 | 18:25 | 09:40 | 16:16 | 12:57 | 151.51 |
| 16 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:31 | 20:27 | 07:26 | 18:31 | 09:32 | 16:24 | 12:57 | 151.48 |
| 17 |
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0h 00m | +0m 00s | 05:25 | 20:33 | 07:20 | 18:37 | 09:25 | 16:31 | 12:57 | 151.46 |
| 18 |
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24h 00m | +1440m 00s | 05:18 | 20:39 | 07:14 | 18:43 | 09:17 | 16:39 | 12:57 | 151.43 |
| 19 |
12:25
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8° N
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13:30
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352° N
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1h 05m | -1374m 50s | 05:12 | 20:46 | 07:08 | 18:48 | 09:09 | 16:46 | 12:56 | 151.40 |
| 20 |
N/A
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14:01
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344° NNW
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24h 00m | +1374m 50s | 05:05 | 20:52 | 07:01 | 18:54 | 09:02 | 16:53 | 12:56 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
11:33
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20° NNE
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14:21
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339° NNW
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2h 47m | -1272m 27s | 04:58 | 20:59 | 06:55 | 19:00 | 08:54 | 17:00 | 12:56 | 151.34 |
| 22 |
11:16
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24° NNE
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14:37
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335° NNW
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3h 20m | +33m 01s | 04:51 | 21:06 | 06:49 | 19:06 | 08:47 | 17:07 | 12:56 | 151.30 |
| 23 |
11:02
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28° NNE
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14:51
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332° NNW
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3h 49m | +28m 46s | 04:43 | 21:13 | 06:42 | 19:12 | 08:39 | 17:14 | 12:56 | 151.27 |
| 24 |
10:49
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31° NNE
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15:04
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328° NNW
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4h 15m | +25m 57s | 04:35 | 21:20 | 06:36 | 19:18 | 08:32 | 17:21 | 12:55 | 151.24 |
| 25 |
10:36
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34° NE
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15:16
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326° NW
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4h 39m | +23m 55s | 04:28 | 21:28 | 06:29 | 19:24 | 08:25 | 17:28 | 12:55 | 151.21 |
| 26 |
10:25
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37° NE
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15:27
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323° NW
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5h 01m | +22m 23s | 04:19 | 21:36 | 06:22 | 19:31 | 08:18 | 17:34 | 12:55 | 151.17 |
| 27 |
10:14
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39° NE
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15:37
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320° NW
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5h 22m | +21m 10s | 04:11 | 21:44 | 06:15 | 19:37 | 08:10 | 17:41 | 12:54 | 151.14 |
| 28 |
10:04
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42° NE
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15:47
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318° NW
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5h 42m | +20m 11s | 04:02 | 21:52 | 06:09 | 19:43 | 08:03 | 17:48 | 12:54 | 151.11 |
| 29 |
09:54
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44° NE
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15:56
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315° NW
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6h 02m | +19m 22s | 03:53 | 22:01 | 06:02 | 19:50 | 07:56 | 17:54 | 12:54 | 151.07 |
| 30 |
09:44
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47° NE
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16:05
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313° NW
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6h 21m | +18m 41s | 03:44 | 22:11 | 05:55 | 19:56 | 07:49 | 18:01 | 12:54 | 151.04 |
| 31 |
09:35
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49° NE
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16:14
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311° NW
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6h 39m | +18m 06s | 03:34 | 22:21 | 05:48 | 20:03 | 07:42 | 18:08 | 12:53 | 151.01 |
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All times are local for McMurdo Station. DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset in Antarctica
When does the sun set in Antarctica today?
In Antarctica, the sun sets at 14:51 local time today in the capital, McMurdo Station. Sunset times vary slightly across the country depending on longitude.
What time is sunset in McMurdo Station, Antarctica?
Sunset in McMurdo Station today is at 14:51 local time. McMurdo Station is the capital of Antarctica.
What's the day length in Antarctica today?
The capital of Antarctica, McMurdo Station, gets about 3h 49m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.
When is solar noon in McMurdo Station, Antarctica?
Solar noon in McMurdo Station today is at 12:56. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.
When does civil twilight end in McMurdo Station?
Civil twilight in McMurdo Station ends at 17:14 today, marking the start of astronomical darkness. After this point, artificial lighting is generally needed for outdoor activity.
What's nautical twilight in McMurdo Station today?
Nautical twilight in McMurdo Station runs from 06:42 in the morning to 19:12 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.
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