December 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho 🇱🇸
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 05:42 ↑ 95.0° E
Sunset Today: 18:07 ↑ 264.8° W
Day Length: 12h 25m
Sun Direction: W
Sun Altitude: 9.61°
Sun Distance: 149.686 million km
Next Solstice: Monday, December 21, 2026 (December Solstice)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Thaba-Tseka?
December 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Thaba-Tseka
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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 |
04:58
↑
116° ESE
|
18:51
↑
244° WSW
|
13h 53m | +0m 52s | 03:24 | 20:25 | 03:58 | 19:50 | 04:30 | 19:18 | 11:54 | 147.53 |
| 2 |
04:58
↑
116° ESE
|
18:52
↑
244° WSW
|
13h 53m | +0m 49s | 03:24 | 20:26 | 03:58 | 19:51 | 04:30 | 19:19 | 11:54 | 147.50 |
| 3 |
04:58
↑
116° ESE
|
18:52
↑
244° WSW
|
13h 54m | +0m 47s | 03:23 | 20:27 | 03:58 | 19:52 | 04:30 | 19:20 | 11:55 | 147.48 |
| 4 |
04:58
↑
116° ESE
|
18:53
↑
244° WSW
|
13h 55m | +0m 45s | 03:23 | 20:28 | 03:58 | 19:53 | 04:30 | 19:21 | 11:55 | 147.46 |
| 5 |
04:58
↑
116° ESE
|
18:54
↑
244° WSW
|
13h 56m | +0m 43s | 03:23 | 20:29 | 03:58 | 19:54 | 04:30 | 19:21 | 11:55 | 147.44 |
| 6 |
04:58
↑
117° ESE
|
18:55
↑
243° WSW
|
13h 56m | +0m 40s | 03:23 | 20:29 | 03:58 | 19:55 | 04:30 | 19:22 | 11:56 | 147.42 |
| 7 |
04:58
↑
117° ESE
|
18:55
↑
243° WSW
|
13h 57m | +0m 38s | 03:23 | 20:30 | 03:58 | 19:56 | 04:30 | 19:23 | 11:56 | 147.40 |
| 8 |
04:58
↑
117° ESE
|
18:56
↑
243° WSW
|
13h 58m | +0m 36s | 03:23 | 20:31 | 03:58 | 19:56 | 04:30 | 19:24 | 11:57 | 147.38 |
| 9 |
04:58
↑
117° ESE
|
18:57
↑
243° WSW
|
13h 58m | +0m 33s | 03:23 | 20:32 | 03:58 | 19:57 | 04:30 | 19:24 | 11:57 | 147.36 |
| 10 |
04:58
↑
117° ESE
|
18:58
↑
243° WSW
|
13h 59m | +0m 31s | 03:23 | 20:33 | 03:58 | 19:58 | 04:31 | 19:25 | 11:58 | 147.34 |
| 11 |
04:58
↑
117° ESE
|
18:58
↑
243° WSW
|
13h 59m | +0m 28s | 03:23 | 20:34 | 03:58 | 19:59 | 04:31 | 19:26 | 11:58 | 147.32 |
| 12 |
04:59
↑
117° ESE
|
18:59
↑
243° WSW
|
14h 00m | +0m 26s | 03:23 | 20:35 | 03:58 | 19:59 | 04:31 | 19:27 | 11:59 | 147.30 |
| 13 |
04:59
↑
117° ESE
|
19:00
↑
243° WSW
|
14h 00m | +0m 23s | 03:23 | 20:35 | 03:58 | 20:00 | 04:31 | 19:27 | 11:59 | 147.29 |
| 14 |
04:59
↑
117° ESE
|
19:00
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 00m | +0m 21s | 03:23 | 20:36 | 03:59 | 20:01 | 04:32 | 19:28 | 11:59 | 147.27 |
| 15 |
05:00
↑
118° ESE
|
19:01
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | +0m 18s | 03:24 | 20:37 | 03:59 | 20:02 | 04:32 | 19:29 | 12:00 | 147.25 |
| 16 |
05:00
↑
118° ESE
|
19:01
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | +0m 15s | 03:24 | 20:37 | 03:59 | 20:02 | 04:32 | 19:29 | 12:00 | 147.24 |
| 17 |
05:00
↑
118° ESE
|
19:02
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | +0m 13s | 03:24 | 20:38 | 04:00 | 20:03 | 04:33 | 19:30 | 12:01 | 147.22 |
| 18 |
05:01
↑
118° ESE
|
19:03
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | +0m 10s | 03:25 | 20:39 | 04:00 | 20:03 | 04:33 | 19:30 | 12:01 | 147.21 |
| 19 |
05:01
↑
118° ESE
|
19:03
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 02m | +0m 07s | 03:25 | 20:39 | 04:00 | 20:04 | 04:33 | 19:31 | 12:02 | 147.20 |
| 20 |
05:02
↑
118° ESE
|
19:04
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 02m | +0m 05s | 03:25 | 20:40 | 04:01 | 20:04 | 04:34 | 19:31 | 12:02 | 147.18 |
| 21 |
05:02
↑
118° ESE
|
19:04
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 02m | +0m 02s | 03:26 | 20:40 | 04:01 | 20:05 | 04:34 | 19:32 | 12:03 | 147.17 |
| 22 |
05:03
↑
118° ESE
|
19:05
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 02m | -0m 00s | 03:26 | 20:41 | 04:02 | 20:05 | 04:35 | 19:32 | 12:03 | 147.16 |
| 23 |
05:03
↑
118° ESE
|
19:05
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 02m | -0m 02s | 03:27 | 20:41 | 04:02 | 20:06 | 04:35 | 19:33 | 12:04 | 147.15 |
| 24 |
05:04
↑
118° ESE
|
19:06
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | -0m 05s | 03:27 | 20:42 | 04:03 | 20:06 | 04:36 | 19:33 | 12:04 | 147.14 |
| 25 |
05:04
↑
118° ESE
|
19:06
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | -0m 08s | 03:28 | 20:42 | 04:03 | 20:07 | 04:36 | 19:34 | 12:05 | 147.13 |
| 26 |
05:05
↑
118° ESE
|
19:06
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | -0m 10s | 03:29 | 20:42 | 04:04 | 20:07 | 04:37 | 19:34 | 12:05 | 147.13 |
| 27 |
05:05
↑
118° ESE
|
19:07
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | -0m 13s | 03:29 | 20:43 | 04:05 | 20:07 | 04:38 | 19:35 | 12:06 | 147.12 |
| 28 |
05:06
↑
118° ESE
|
19:07
↑
242° WSW
|
14h 01m | -0m 16s | 03:30 | 20:43 | 04:05 | 20:08 | 04:38 | 19:35 | 12:06 | 147.12 |
| 29 |
05:07
↑
118° ESE
|
19:07
↑
243° WSW
|
14h 00m | -0m 18s | 03:31 | 20:43 | 04:06 | 20:08 | 04:39 | 19:35 | 12:07 | 147.11 |
| 30 |
05:07
↑
117° ESE
|
19:08
↑
243° WSW
|
14h 00m | -0m 21s | 03:31 | 20:43 | 04:07 | 20:08 | 04:39 | 19:35 | 12:07 | 147.11 |
| 31 |
05:08
↑
117° ESE
|
19:08
↑
243° WSW
|
14h 00m | -0m 23s | 03:32 | 20:44 | 04:07 | 20:08 | 04:40 | 19:36 | 12:08 | 147.11 |
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All times are in local time for Thaba-Tseka. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Thaba-Tseka, the earliest sunrise of December is on December 01 to 11 and the latest sunset of December is on December 30 or December 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Thaba-Tseka?
Days in Thaba-Tseka are currently getting longer by about 1m 46s each day, roughly 12 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Thaba-Tseka Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:17-05:26 | 18:22-18:31 |
| Golden hour | 05:26-06:12 | 17:36-18:22 |
Thaba-Tseka's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | December 21, 2026 | 14h 02m |
| Shortest day | June 22, 2026 | 10h 14m |
| Earliest sunrise | November 25, 2026 | 04:58 |
| Latest sunset | January 3, 2027 | 19:09 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Thaba-Tseka
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Thaba-Tseka also fixes the Qibla: face 13deg (NNE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 5,790 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Thaba-Tseka on a live compass.
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
In Thaba-Tseka today, the morning golden hour runs 05:26-06:12 and the evening golden hour 17:36-18:22, with the cooler blue hour around 05:17-05:26 and 18:22-18:31. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Thaba-Tseka
What time is sunrise in Thaba-Tseka today?
The sun rises over Thaba-Tseka today at 05:42 local time.
What time is sunset in Thaba-Tseka today?
The sun sets over Thaba-Tseka today at 18:07 local time.
What time is solar noon in Thaba-Tseka today?
Solar noon in Thaba-Tseka — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 11:54 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Thaba-Tseka?
In Thaba-Tseka today: civil twilight begins at 05:17 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:31 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Thaba-Tseka?
Nautical twilight in Thaba-Tseka today runs from 04:49 in the morning to 18:59 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Thaba-Tseka for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Thaba-Tseka ends at 19:28 in the evening and resumes at 04:21 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Thaba-Tseka?
Today in Thaba-Tseka, the sun rises at an azimuth of 95° and sets at 265° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
