Sunrise today in Charlotte
North Carolina, United States
Sunrise in Charlotte
The sun has already risen in Charlotte today. Tomorrow it rises at 6:45 AM.
Good53 out of 100 · high confidence
Today's sunrise was forecast to be pleasant, if not spectacular.
- Golden hour
- 7:20 AM
- Until 36 min after
- Clouds
- 99%
- Low 0%, high 28%
- Visibility
- 23 km
What time is sunrise today in Charlotte
Today the sun rises in Charlotte at 6:44 AM. The sky starts to brighten at 6:18 AM, with civil twilight. The day lasts 10 h 44 min, 2 min less than yesterday. Solar noon is at 12:06 PM.
Where the sun rises in Charlotte
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 107°. That tells you where to look to watch it come up.
Before sunrise the sky goes through three stages of light: astronomical twilight begins at 5:18 AM, nautical at 5:48 AM and civil at 6:18 AM, when there is enough light to see without lamps.
Today rising in the east-southeast, 107°
Sunrise in Charlotte through the year
In Charlotte the sun rises earliest on June 12, at 6:08 AM, and latest on October 31, at 7:43 AM. The longest day of the year is June 21, with 14 h 32 min of daylight, and the shortest is December 21, with 9 h 47 min.
- Latest sunrise
- 7:43 AM
- October 31
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:08 AM
- June 12
- Longest day
- 14 h 32 min
- June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 h 47 min
- December 21
The minute for the photo in Charlotte
There are high clouds today, and they light up before the sun rises, when it shines on them from below. Have your camera ready at 6:33 AM, 11 minutes before sunrise.
Aim east-southeast, at 106°, which is where the sun will be at that moment.
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Glow before sunrise
6:33 AM
East-southeast, 106°
Today's conditions in Charlotte
- Clouds
- 99%Low 0%, high 28%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- Temperature
- 53°F
- Visibility
- 23 km
- Air quality
- Good
- Reliability
- HighWith today's forecast
Being inland, Charlotte has wide horizons to watch the sun come up.
How pretty will today's sunrise be in Charlotte
Today's score is 53 out of 100.
The sunrise will be pleasant, with soft colors.
Today we expect 99% cloud cover in Charlotte (0% low and 28% high), with 71% humidity and 23 km visibility at sunrise. The score is worked out from those. How to read the sky.
Why this score?
What today's sky readings say about colour. It is a forecast, not a promise.
- The sky is almost covered: there is little gap for the light to come through.
- The air is clean and you can see far: colours come through crisp.
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Plan the light
The light of any date and where the sun will be. It is astronomy: exact, and free for everyone. Sky quality is a separate thing and depends on the forecast.
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- Morning blue hour6:18 AM to 6:28 AMsun towards the east-southeast (104°)
- Morning golden hour6:28 AM to 7:20 AMsun towards the east-southeast (109°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunrise6:44 AMsun towards the east-southeast (107°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Solar noon12:06 PMsun towards the south (180°)
- Evening golden hour4:53 PM to 5:44 PMsun towards the west-southwest (251°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunset5:28 PMsun towards the west-southwest (253°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Evening blue hour5:44 PM to 5:54 PMsun towards the west-southwest (256°)
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Sunrise tomorrow in Charlotte
Tomorrow, November 2, the sun rises in Charlotte at 6:45 AM. It sets at 5:27 PM. The day will last 10 h 42 min, 2 min less than today.
Tomorrow's times are exact and free for everyone. Tomorrow's sky quality is in the forecast further down.
- Sunrise6:45 AM
- Sunset5:27 PM
- Golden hour6:29 AM to 7:21 AMBlue hour6:19 AM to 6:29 AM
The moon today in Charlotte
Today the moon is in its last quarter phase, 52% lit. It rises at 11:43 PM and sets at 1:21 PM.
The next full moon is on November 24 and the next new moon on November 9. With a full moon, the sky before sunrise looks brighter.
The next few days
Today
53
6:44 AM
Today's sunrise is free to see. With a free account you also see the sky quality for the next two days in Charlotte during your first week.
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Tips for watching the sunrise in Charlotte
Arrive before blue hour, because the best color sometimes comes before the sun is up. Look east-southeast.
In Charlotte, an open space gives the clearest view of the sun coming up.
Bring something warm, as it is usually colder at sunrise. Share your photo in the community gallery.
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Frequently asked questions
Today's sunrise in Charlotte is at
Today's quality is 53 out of 100, which is good. Today's sunrise will be pleasant, if not spectacular.
Tomorrow the sun rises in Charlotte at
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 107°.
Today the moon is in its last quarter phase, 52% lit.
Today the day lasts 10 h 44 min, 2 min less than yesterday.
On June 12, when the sun rises at The latest sunrise of the year is on October 31, at