Sunrise and Sunset in Moorhead Today
In Moorhead, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:15 and sets at 17:05. The day length is 9h 50m. Solar noon is reached at 12:10.
Moorhead: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Moorhead at 12:10 – 10 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:31, the latest on January 1 at 08:12.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:38 and latest on June 25 at 21:25.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 21 min more daylight than the shortest.
Moorhead 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 | 08:07 | 17:05 | 8 h 58 min | west-southwest 239° | 141 h |
| Feb | 07:31 | 17:51 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 253° | 154 h |
| Mar | 07:39 | 19:32 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 212 h |
| Apr | 06:39 | 20:15 | 13 h 36 min | west-northwest 286° | 242 h |
| May | 05:51 | 20:55 | 15 h 4 min | west-northwest 300° | 283 h |
| Jun | 05:31 | 21:23 | 15 h 52 min | northwest 307° | 303 h |
| Jul | 05:47 | 21:17 | 15 h 30 min | west-northwest 303° | 350 h |
| Aug | 06:24 | 20:37 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 291° | 313 h |
| Sep | 07:04 | 19:38 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 231 h |
| Oct | 07:45 | 18:39 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 258° | 179 h |
| Nov | 07:30 | 16:52 | 9 h 22 min | west-southwest 243° | 113 h |
| Dec | 08:05 | 16:38 | 8 h 33 min | southwest 236° | 107 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 71° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 350 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 107 – 2,628 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Fargo/WSO AP ND, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Moorhead
Morning: 06:55–08:00 · Evening: 16:20–17:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Moorhead, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:55 to 08:00. The evening golden hour extends from 16:20 to 17:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Moorhead
Morning: 06:43–06:55 · Evening: 17:24–17:37
The Blue Hour in Moorhead offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:43 to 06:55, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:24 to 17:37, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Moorhead
Moorhead is located at a latitude of 46.87° and a longitude of -96.77°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Moorhead vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Moorhead
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Moorhead. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Moorhead, with up to 15h 53m 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 Moorhead sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Moorhead brings the shortest days with only 8h 32m 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 Moorhead
On the same latitude as Moorhead
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Moorhead (46.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 50m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Moorhead
When does the sun rise in Moorhead today?
Today the sun rises in Moorhead at 07:15 and sets at 17:05.
How long is the day in Moorhead today?
The day lasts 9h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Moorhead today?
In the morning from 06:55–08:00, in the evening from 16:20–17:24.
When is the longest day in Moorhead?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 32m.
When does it get dark in Moorhead today?
It is dark from 17:37, fully dark from 18:48.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Moorhead. All times are in local time. How it is calculated