Sunrise and sunset in Aracaju today
Aracaju: sunrise and sunset times, golden and blue hour, Moon phase and the next full moon. Calculated live in local time.
Sun
- Tomorrow↑ 04:59 · ↓ 17:25
- Morning golden hour04:46 - 05:27
- Evening golden hour16:56 - 17:38
- Morning blue hour04:37 - 04:46
- Evening blue hour17:38 - 17:47
- Astronomical night18:37 - 03:46
- Change since yesterday+0 min 34 s
- To the longest day (December 22)-0 h 20 min
- Since the shortest day (June 21)+0 h 57 min
Moon
- Moonrise-
- Moonset-
- Next full moon-
- Next new moon-
Meteor showers
The next showers of shooting stars. ZHR is the hourly rate under a perfectly dark sky, in practice you see fewer.
Times in local time
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| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu | 05:12 | 17:23 | 12:12 | +1 min |
| 2 Fri | 05:11 | 17:23 | 12:12 | +1 min |
| 3 Sat | 05:10 | 17:23 | 12:13 | +1 min |
| 4 Sun | 05:10 | 17:23 | 12:14 | +1 min |
| 5 Mon | 05:09 | 17:23 | 12:14 | +1 min |
| 6 Tue | 05:09 | 17:23 | 12:15 | +1 min |
| 7 Wed | 05:08 | 17:23 | 12:15 | +1 min |
| 8 Thu | 05:07 | 17:23 | 12:16 | +1 min |
| 9 Fri | 05:07 | 17:23 | 12:17 | +1 min |
| 10 Sat | 05:06 | 17:23 | 12:17 | +1 min |
| 11 Sun | 05:06 | 17:23 | 12:18 | +1 min |
| 12 Mon | 05:05 | 17:24 | 12:18 | +1 min |
| 13 Tue | 05:05 | 17:24 | 12:19 | +1 min |
| 14 Wed | 05:04 | 17:24 | 12:20 | +1 min |
| 15 Thu | 05:04 | 17:24 | 12:20 | +1 min |
| 16 Fri | 05:03 | 17:24 | 12:21 | +1 min |
| 17 Sat | 05:03 | 17:24 | 12:21 | +1 min |
| 18 Sun | 05:02 | 17:24 | 12:22 | +1 min |
| 19 Mon | 05:02 | 17:24 | 12:23 | +1 min |
| 20 Tue | 05:01 | 17:24 | 12:23 | +1 min |
| 21 Wed | 05:01 | 17:24 | 12:24 | +1 min |
| 22 Thu | 05:00 | 17:24 | 12:24 | +1 min |
| 23 Fri | 05:00 | 17:25 | 12:25 | +1 min |
| 24 Sat | 04:59 | 17:25 | 12:25 | +1 min |
| 25 Sun Today | 04:59 | 17:25 | 12:26 | +1 min |
| 26 Mon Tomorrow | 04:59 | 17:25 | 12:27 | +1 min |
| 27 Tue | 04:58 | 17:25 | 12:27 | +1 min |
| 28 Wed | 04:58 | 17:26 | 12:28 | +1 min |
| 29 Thu | 04:57 | 17:26 | 12:28 | +1 min |
| 30 Fri | 04:57 | 17:26 | 12:29 | +1 min |
| 31 Sat | 04:57 | 17:26 | 12:29 | +1 min |
Planets tonight
Which planets you can see with the naked eye after dark, when to look and in which direction.
| Planet | When to see it | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | in the evening, low in the west | 05:58 | 18:38 |
| Venus | not visible, too close to the Sun | 04:32 | 17:07 |
| Mars | before dawn, in the northeast | 00:34 | 12:11 |
| Jupiter | before dawn, in the northeast | 01:02 | 12:45 |
| Saturn | for most of the night | 15:49 | 03:49 |
Planet positions are calculated for this city for tonight (NASA JPL orbital elements, accurate to a few minutes).
Moon phases this month
Daylight through the year
In Aracaju the longest day of the year lasts 12 h 46 min (December 22) and the shortest 11 h 29 min (June 21). The evening golden hour starts around 16:44 in June and around 17:18 in December.
Light pollution
The city centre shines upwards with a radiance of 73.6 nW/cm²/sr (bright, cities), according to NASA data for 2025.
The nearest place with a noticeably darker sky lies about 47 km to the north-east of the centre. That is where to head for stargazing.
Sky in other cities
FAQ
When is the golden hour in Aracaju?
It depends on the season. In June the evening golden hour starts around 16:44, in December around 17:18. Today's times are shown at the top of the page.
How long is the longest day in Aracaju?
12 h 46 min (December 22). The shortest day lasts 11 h 29 min (June 21).
When is the next full moon in Aracaju?
We calculate the next full and new moon live and show them next to the Moon phase. A full moon comes about every 29.5 days.
What is the time difference between Aracaju and the UK?
Aracaju is -3 h from the UK in January and -4 h in July, because of daylight saving time. When it is 12:00 in London in January, it is 09:00 there.
What is the golden hour?
The time just after sunrise and before sunset when the Sun is low, from 6° above to 4° below the horizon. The light is warm and soft and shadows are long, which is why photographers love it. How long it lasts depends on the season and latitude.
What is the blue hour?
A short time after sunset and before sunrise, when the Sun is 4° to 6° below the horizon. The sky turns deep blue and city lights blend in beautifully.
Calculated by Zenitmap: Sun and Moon with SunCalc, new and full moon with J. Meeus's algorithm, meteor showers from the International Meteor Organization (IMO) calendar.