Sunrise & sunset times in Aurora, United States
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 20:26 in Aurora. All times are shown in the America/Denver timezone.
Today in Aurora
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Golden hour in Aurora today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Aurora when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Aurora (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Aurora’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:18 | 16:59 | 12:08 | 9h 41m |
| February | 06:51 | 17:35 | 12:13 | 10h 44m |
| March | 07:10 | 19:06 | 13:08 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:21 | 19:37 | 12:59 | 13h 15m |
| May | 05:44 | 20:07 | 12:55 | 14h 22m |
| June | 05:30 | 20:29 | 12:59 | 14h 58m |
| July | 05:44 | 20:26 | 13:05 | 14h 42m |
| August | 06:11 | 19:55 | 13:03 | 13h 43m |
| September | 06:40 | 19:07 | 12:54 | 12h 27m |
| October | 07:09 | 18:19 | 12:45 | 11h 10m |
| November | 06:44 | 16:43 | 11:43 | 9h 59m |
| December | 07:13 | 16:35 | 11:54 | 9h 22m |
Solar year in Aurora (2026)
Day length in Aurora swings by 5h 38m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Aurora
Longest day in Aurora: 14h 49m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 11m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 34m.
Moon tonight in Aurora
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Aurora today?▼
The sun rises at 05:43 America/Denver in Aurora, United States today.
What time is sunset in Aurora today?▼
The sun sets at 20:26 America/Denver in Aurora today.
How long is the day in Aurora today?▼
Daylight in Aurora today lasts 14 hours and 43 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Aurora?▼
The morning golden hour in Aurora runs from 05:11 to 06:23, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:47 to 20:58.
What is the timezone of Aurora?▼
Aurora uses the America/Denver timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Aurora?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Aurora is 21 June 2026, with 14h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Aurora?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Aurora is 21 December 2026, with 9h 21m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Aurora?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Aurora swings by 5h 38m.