The Brief
- While still firmly in the summer season, the days are getting shorter.
- The last 8 p.m. sunset will happen next week.
- The official start of fall is almost exactly one month away.
SEATTLE – While Seattleites continue to enjoy summer activities like paddleboard raves and warming temperatures this week, the sunsets are steadily creeping up.
The last 8 p.m. sunset of 2025 is happening next week, on Tuesday, Aug. 26. On this day, the sun will set at exactly 8 p.m.. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the sun will set at 7:58 p.m. and gradually shorten as we close in on the waning weeks of summer.
Keep reading to learn more about the fall equinox and what you can expect in Seattle.
When is the 2025 fall equinox?
This year, the autumnal equinox falls on Monday, Sept. 22. This will mark the start of fall. The sun will set at 7:06 p.m. on that day.…