Sunrise and Sunset in Marathon Today
In Marathon, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:19 and sets at 19:04. The day length is 11h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 13:11.
Marathon: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Marathon at 13:11 – 1 h 11 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 1 at 06:31, the latest on March 8 at 07:40.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:34 and latest on July 2 at 20:17.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Marathon through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:10 | 17:57 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 247° | 250 h |
| Feb | 06:58 | 18:18 | 11 h 21 min | west-southwest 257° | 245 h |
| Mar | 07:33 | 19:33 | 12 h 0 min | west 268° | 309 h |
| Apr | 07:02 | 19:46 | 12 h 44 min | west-northwest 281° | 325 h |
| May | 06:40 | 20:01 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 291° | 340 h |
| Jun | 06:35 | 20:14 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 296° | 314 h |
| Jul | 06:44 | 20:15 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 294° | 325 h |
| Aug | 06:58 | 19:58 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 286° | 307 h |
| Sep | 07:10 | 19:28 | 12 h 18 min | west 273° | 270 h |
| Oct | 07:22 | 18:57 | 11 h 35 min | west 261° | 255 h |
| Nov | 06:40 | 17:37 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 250° | 231 h |
| Dec | 07:01 | 17:38 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 245° | 235 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 340 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 231 – 3,406 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Key West/Intl, FL, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Marathon
Morning: 07:05–07:49 · Evening: 18:33–19:18
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Marathon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:05 to 07:49. The evening golden hour extends from 18:33 to 19:18. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Marathon
Morning: 06:56–07:05 · Evening: 19:18–19:26
The Blue Hour in Marathon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:18 to 19:26, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Marathon
Marathon is located at a latitude of 24.71° and a longitude of -81.09°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Marathon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Marathon
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Marathon. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Marathon, with up to 13h 40m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Marathon sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Marathon brings the shortest days with only 10h 36m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Marathon
On the same latitude as Marathon
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Marathon (24.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Marathon
When does the sun rise in Marathon today?
Today the sun rises in Marathon at 07:19 and sets at 19:04.
How long is the day in Marathon today?
The day lasts 11h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Marathon today?
In the morning from 07:05–07:49, in the evening from 18:33–19:18.
When is the longest day in Marathon?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 40m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 36m.
When does it get dark in Marathon today?
It is dark from 19:26, fully dark from 20:19.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Marathon. All times are in local time. How it is calculated