Sunset Times in Antarctica Today 🇦🇶
Sunset Times & Overview for Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
With Antarctica situated in a high-latitude zone, the evening transition on this Wednesday is timed for 21:45 in McMurdo Station.
Switch to Sunrise »The sun sets over McMurdo Station at 21:45 today in the WSW, closing out 16h 04m of daylight that began with sunrise at 05:42. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 13:41, 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:31
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108° ESE
|
20:59
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251° WSW
|
14h 28m | +15m 10s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 04:31 | 23:03 | 13:43 | 149.77 |
| 2 |
06:23
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110° ESE
|
21:07
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249° WSW
|
14h 43m | +15m 20s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 04:19 | 23:14 | 13:42 | 149.73 |
| 3 |
06:15
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112° ESE
|
21:14
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247° WSW
|
14h 59m | +15m 31s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 04:07 | 23:27 | 13:42 | 149.69 |
| 4 |
06:07
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114° ESE
|
21:22
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245° WSW
|
15h 15m | +15m 44s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 03:54 | 23:40 | 13:42 | 149.64 |
| 5 |
05:58
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116° ESE
|
21:29
↑
243° WSW
|
15h 31m | +15m 57s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 03:40 | 23:55 | 13:41 | 149.60 |
| 6 |
05:50
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118° ESE
|
21:37
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240° WSW
|
15h 47m | +16m 13s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 03:24 | N/A | 13:41 | 149.56 |
| 7 |
05:42
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120° ESE
|
21:45
↑
238° WSW
|
16h 03m | +16m 31s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 03:06 | 00:13 | 13:41 | 149.52 |
| 8 |
05:33
↑
122° ESE
|
21:54
↑
236° SW
|
16h 20m | +16m 51s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 02:43 | 00:35 | 13:40 | 149.48 |
| 9 |
05:24
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124° SE
|
22:02
↑
234° SW
|
16h 37m | +17m 13s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:40 | 149.43 |
| 10 |
05:15
↑
127° SE
|
22:11
↑
232° SW
|
16h 55m | +17m 39s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:40 | 149.39 |
| 11 |
05:06
↑
129° SE
|
22:20
↑
229° SW
|
17h 13m | +18m 08s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:40 | 149.35 |
| 12 |
04:57
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131° SE
|
22:29
↑
227° SW
|
17h 32m | +18m 42s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:39 | 149.31 |
| 13 |
04:47
↑
134° SE
|
22:39
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225° SW
|
17h 51m | +19m 21s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:39 | 149.26 |
| 14 |
04:37
↑
136° SE
|
22:49
↑
222° SW
|
18h 11m | +20m 07s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:39 | 149.22 |
| 15 |
04:26
↑
139° SE
|
22:59
↑
219° SW
|
18h 33m | +21m 02s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:39 | 149.18 |
| 16 |
04:15
↑
141° SE
|
23:10
↑
216° SW
|
18h 55m | +22m 09s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:38 | 149.13 |
| 17 |
04:04
↑
144° SE
|
23:22
↑
213° SSW
|
19h 18m | +23m 32s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:38 | 149.09 |
| 18 |
03:51
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147° SSE
|
23:35
↑
210° SSW
|
19h 44m | +25m 18s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:38 | 149.05 |
| 19 |
03:38
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150° SSE
|
23:50
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207° SSW
|
20h 11m | +27m 41s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:38 | 149.00 |
| 20 |
03:23
↑
154° SSE
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +228m 17s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:38 | 148.96 |
| 21 |
03:06
↑
158° SSE
|
00:06
↑
202° SSW
|
0h 00m | -1440m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:37 | 148.92 |
| 22 |
02:46
↑
163° SSE
|
00:26
↑
198° SSW
|
0h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:37 | 148.88 |
| 23 |
N/A
|
N/A
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24h 00m | +1440m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:37 | 148.84 |
| 24 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:37 | 148.79 |
| 25 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:37 | 148.75 |
| 26 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:37 | 148.71 |
| 27 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:37 | 148.67 |
| 28 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:37 | 148.63 |
| 29 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:36 | 148.59 |
| 30 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:36 | 148.56 |
| 31 |
N/A
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N/A
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24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13:36 | 148.53 |
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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 21:45 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 21:45 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 16h 3m 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 13:41. 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 00:13 today, marking the start of astronomical darkness. After this point, artificial lighting is generally needed for outdoor activity.
How can I see sunset times for other cities in Antarctica?
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