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Sunset Time in NYC Today: 2026 Solar Schedule, Twilight Phases, and Viewing Guide

"Determining the exact sunset time in New York City requires accounting for geographic location (Latitude 40.7128° N, Longitude 74.0060° W), current atmospheric conditions, and the observer's elevation above sea level. Because New York City operates on Eastern Time—shifting between Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)—the precise moment the upper limb of the sun disappears below the horizon varies significantly throughout the solar year. Calculating Sunset in New York City: Solar Mechanics and Twilight Boundaries In observational astronomy, sunset is formally defined as the precise second when the trailing..."

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