Today in New Glasgow, Canada, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 8:09 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 48m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, New Glasgow is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in New Glasgow
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in New Glasgow runs from N/A to 7:01 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:28 PM and lasts until 8:09 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, New Glasgow experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 13h 48m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in New Glasgow falls exactly at 1:15 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 26.90 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New Glasgow, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in New Glasgow?
At New Glasgow's latitude of 45.5869474°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 280.91° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for New Glasgow are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 45.5869474, -62.6483547. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in New Glasgow (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in New Glasgow versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:20 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 48m |
| 2025 | 6:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 47m |
| 2021 | 6:21 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in New Glasgow today?
In New Glasgow, the sun rises at exactly 6:20 AM and sets at 8:09 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in New Glasgow today?
Today, morning golden hour in New Glasgow runs from N/A to 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:28 PM and lasts until 8:05 PM.
Why does sunrise in New Glasgow shift every day?
At New Glasgow's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 280.91° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in New Glasgow at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:15 PM when the sun reaches 26.90. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for New Glasgow, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in New Glasgow changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:21 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:21 AM.