Dawn and first light in Leon de los Aldama
First light (civil dawn) in Leon de los Aldama today is at 05:55, about 24 minutes before the sun rises at 06:19. The very first glow, astronomical dawn, begins at 04:58. Times for Tuesday, 28 July 2026, in Leon de los Aldama's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical dawn | sun 18° below, first trace of light | 04:58 |
| Nautical dawn | sun 12° below, horizon visible at sea | 05:27 |
| Civil dawn (first light) | sun 6° below, enough light to see | 05:55 |
| Sunrise | the sun clears the horizon | 06:19 |
Dawn in Leon de los Aldama, stage by stage
Dawn in Leon de los Aldama unfolds in three stages before the sun appears. Astronomical dawn is the first faint light, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dawn follows at 12 degrees, and civil dawn, the moment there is enough light to see and move around, arrives at 6 degrees below. This civil dawn is what most people call first light. From there the sky brightens quickly to sunrise. The whole sequence is longer at high latitudes, where the sun climbs toward the horizon at a shallow angle, and short and fast near the equator. Every time here is computed for Leon de los Aldama's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dawn in Leon de los Aldama
What time is first light in Leon de los Aldama today?
First light (civil dawn) in Leon de los Aldama is at 05:55 on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, about 24 minutes before sunrise at 06:19. All times are in Leon de los Aldama's local time zone.
What is the difference between dawn and sunrise in Leon de los Aldama?
Dawn is the growing twilight before the sun appears; sunrise is the single instant the sun's edge clears the horizon in Leon de los Aldama. First light (civil dawn) comes first, then sunrise.
When does astronomical dawn start in Leon de los Aldama?
Astronomical dawn, the first faint light with the sun 18 degrees below the horizon, begins at 04:58 in Leon de los Aldama on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Every time on this page is computed from Leon de los Aldama's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.