Sun direction in Cranston (United States)

For On Now

On 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 19:20 in Cranston, giving 13h0mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:46. All times are local to Cranston.

Solar data for Cranston

05:45Dawn time in Cranston
06:13Sunrise time in Cranston
06:16—19:17 — Daylight time in Cranston
12:46Solar noon in Cranston
19:20Sunset time in Cranston
19:48Dusk time in Cranston


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Time :
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Position :
41.7798226,-71.4372796
Timezone :
America/New_York
Daylight duration :
13h0mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:35Night
04:35—05:11Astronomical twilight
05:11—05:45Nautical twilight
05:45—06:13Civil twilight
05:45Dawn
06:13Sunrise
06:16—19:17 — Daylight
12:46Solar noon
19:20Sunset
19:48Dusk
19:20—19:48 — Civil twilight
19:48—20:22 — Nautical twilight
20:22—20:58 — Astronomical twilight
20:58—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Cranston (United States). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !