Cool fall days may feel a long way off in the August heat, but in just a few weeks Louisville residents can expect some seasonal traditions to return, like the leaves changing color and birds flying south in search of warmer weather.
The days are gradually getting shorter as fall and winter approach. The winter solstice, which will take place on Dec. 21 in 2024, has the shortest period of daylight in 2024, totaling 9 hours and 31 minutes in Louisville.
Here are some notable sunrise and sunset times to keep in mind the rest of the year. The following dates are from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Global Monitoring Laboratory .
Sunrise dates to note for 2024
- 7:15 a.m. — Sept. 3
- 7:30 a.m. — Sept. 20
- 7:45 p.m. — Oct. 7
- 8 a.m. — Oct. 23
- 7:12 a.m. — Nov. 3 (daylight saving time ends)
- 7:56 a.m. — Dec. 21 (winter solstice)
- 8 a.m. — Dec. 31
Notable sunset dates in 2024
- 8:15 p.m. — Aug. 30
- 8 p.m. — Sept. 9
- 7:30 p.m. — Sept. 28
- 7 p.m. — Oct. 18
- 5:41 p.m. — Nov. 3 (daylight saving time ends)
- 5:27 p.m. — Dec. 21 (winter solstice)
- 5:33 p.m. — Dec. 31