Sun direction in Rio Rancho (United States)

For On Now

On 22 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 19:05 in Rio Rancho, giving 12h4mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 13:00. All times are local to Rio Rancho.

Solar data for Rio Rancho

06:30Dawn time in Rio Rancho
06:55Sunrise time in Rio Rancho
06:58—19:02 — Daylight time in Rio Rancho
13:00Solar noon in Rio Rancho
19:05Sunset time in Rio Rancho
19:30Dusk time in Rio Rancho


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Position :
35.2327544,-106.6630437
Timezone :
America/Denver
Daylight duration :
12h4mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:30Night
05:30—06:00Astronomical twilight
06:00—06:30Nautical twilight
06:30—06:55Civil twilight
06:30Dawn
06:55Sunrise
06:58—19:02 — Daylight
13:00Solar noon
19:05Sunset
19:30Dusk
19:05—19:30 — Civil twilight
19:30—20:00 — Nautical twilight
20:00—20:30 — Astronomical twilight
20:30—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 !