Sun direction in Thornton (United States)

For On Now

On 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 19:32 in Thornton, giving 12h56mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 13:01. All times are local to Thornton.

Solar data for Thornton

06:02Dawn time in Thornton
06:30Sunrise time in Thornton
06:32—19:29 — Daylight time in Thornton
13:01Solar noon in Thornton
19:32Sunset time in Thornton
19:59Dusk time in Thornton


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Time :
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Position :
39.8680412,-104.9719243
Timezone :
America/Denver
Daylight duration :
12h56mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:55Night
04:55—05:29Astronomical twilight
05:29—06:02Nautical twilight
06:02—06:30Civil twilight
06:02Dawn
06:30Sunrise
06:32—19:29 — Daylight
13:01Solar noon
19:32Sunset
19:59Dusk
19:32—19:59 — Civil twilight
19:59—20:32 — Nautical twilight
20:32—21:06 — Astronomical twilight
21:06—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 Thornton (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 !