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Annual Sunrise and Sunset Graph(2026)

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Sunrise & Sunset Facts for Anchorage in 2026

Q. When is the longest day in Anchorage?

A. The summer solstice in 2026 falls on June 21st.
On this day, sunrise is at 4:13 AM and sunset is at 11:42 PM, giving us 19 hours and 28 minutes of daylight.
This is the day with the most sunlight of the year.

Q. Does the earliest sunrise occur on the summer solstice?

A. Not exactly!
In Anchorage, the earliest sunrise actually occurs around June 19th (4:13 AM).
This is about 2 days before the summer solstice.

Q. When is the latest sunset?

A. The latest sunset happens around June 23rd (11:42 PM).
Even after the solstice passes, the evenings stay lighter for a few more days.

Q. When is the shortest day in Anchorage?

A. The winter solstice in 2026 falls on December 21st.
Sunrise is at 10:06 AM and sunset is at 3:42 PM.
Compared to the summer solstice, daylight is about 13 hours and 53 minutes shorter.

Astronomical Events(2026)

Vernal Equinox
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