Sun direction in Rio Rancho (United States)

For On Now

On 2 November 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 17:12 in Rio Rancho, giving 10h37mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 11:51. All times are local to Rio Rancho.

Solar data for Rio Rancho

06:03 — Dawn time in Rio Rancho
06:30 — Sunrise time in Rio Rancho
06:32—17:10 — Daylight time in Rio Rancho
11:51 — Solar noon in Rio Rancho
17:12 — Sunset time in Rio Rancho
17:39 — Dusk time in Rio Rancho


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Time :
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Position :
35.2327544,-106.6630437
Timezone :
America/Denver
Daylight duration :
10h37mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:04 — Night
05:04—05:33 — Astronomical twilight
05:33—06:03 — Nautical twilight
06:03—06:30 — Civil twilight
06:03 — Dawn
06:30 — Sunrise
06:32—17:10 — Daylight
11:51 — Solar noon
17:12 — Sunset
17:39 — Dusk
17:12—17:39 — Civil twilight
17:39—18:09 — Nautical twilight
18:09—18:38 — Astronomical twilight
18:38—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 Rio Rancho (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 !

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