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Daylength Today:12h 26m 4s
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May 1, 2026 6:01:41 AM 7:41:46 PM 13h 40m 4s
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Sep 16, 2026 6:36:54 AM 7:02:59 PM 12h 26m 4s
Sep 17, 2026 6:37:42 AM 7:01:27 PM 12h 23m 45s
Oct 1, 2026 6:48:56 AM 6:40:08 PM 11h 51m 11s
Nov 1, 2026 7:17:17 AM 5:59:03 PM 10h 41m 46s
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Sunrise & Sunset Photos

Technicolor Moment - Explored 10-28-2018 by speedcenter2001, Rae Lakes after the sun disappeared in the Pacific Ocean. 

Kings Canyon National Park, just a few s
Technicolor Moment - Explored 10-28-2018 by speedcenter2001
Sunrise reflections at Rae Lakes - Kings Canyon National Park by Jonohey, Press L to view in Lightbox

We were treated to a perfectly still sunrise at Middle Rae Lake the day
Sunrise reflections at Rae Lakes - Kings Canyon National Park by Jonohey
Flower Lake, High California Sierra by Elena Omelchenko, <a href="http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=5961256977&size=large" rel="nofollow">View Large
Flower Lake, High California Sierra by Elena Omelchenko
Bullfrog Lake Sunrise by David Shield Photography, Bullfrog Lake – Kings Canyon National Park

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Bullfrog Lake Sunrise by David Shield Photography
Ansel's Rocks by JMK/Photography, Ansel Adam's iconic shot of Mt. Williamson from Manzanar has always been a personal favorite. A few
Ansel's Rocks by JMK/Photography
Lake Reflection by geekyrocketguy, It was at this lake that I spent the sixth and final night of the 70-mile Circle of Solitude backpac
Lake Reflection by geekyrocketguy
Sunrise on Mt Tyndall from Junction Peak Lake Detail - Sierra by Bruce Lemons, Looking ESE at sunset to Mt Tyndall at center from the lake SE below Junction Peak, with Mt Williams
Sunrise on Mt Tyndall from Junction Peak Lake Detail - Sierra by Bruce Lemons
Horseshoe by landESCAPEvisuals | jeff lewis, Sunset over the backcountry of Kings Canyon National Park.

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Horseshoe by landESCAPEvisuals | jeff lewis
Junction Meadow, Kings Canyon National Park, CA by A Camera Story, 12 miles. 12000ft pass. 1500ft up and 4000ft down.
It was one of the longest days of backpacking tha
Junction Meadow, Kings Canyon National Park, CA by A Camera Story
Sunrise Alpenglow at Kearsarge Lakes by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com), Updated March 2015.sunrise kearsargelakes kingscanyonnationalpark independence california usa landsc
Sunrise Alpenglow at Kearsarge Lakes by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com)
Sunset on Center Basin Crags over Lower Golden Bear Lake - Sierra by Bruce Lemons, Looking ESE to sunset alpenglow on Center Crqags, Mt Keith, and Center Peak, left to right, from Low
Sunset on Center Basin Crags over Lower Golden Bear Lake - Sierra by Bruce Lemons
JMT Mile 37 - Rae Lakes Sunset by NaturalLight, The Rae Lakes area is so popular there are camping restrictions.  This is the view to the north from
JMT Mile 37 - Rae Lakes Sunset by NaturalLight
Morning in the Sierra by photography by Derek G, <a href="https://lpfw.org/forest-service-to-expedite-logging-and-habitat-clearance-in-proposed-wilde
Morning in the Sierra by photography by Derek G
Of Blue and Gold by A Camera Story, Apple-ogies for the lack of updates. Real life just caught up with me!

It wasn't the best of sunset
Of Blue and Gold by A Camera Story
Sunset Stream by jlindhardt, Fin Dome and Painted Lady seen from between Dollar and Arrowhead Lakes, John Muir Wilderness, Kings
Sunset Stream by jlindhardt
Manzanar National Historic Site, Cemetery, Sunrise by darthjenni, Dawn on Christmas Day

From the auto tour:

<i>15 of the 150 people who died at the relocation cente
Manzanar National Historic Site, Cemetery, Sunrise by darthjenni
Fin Dome at Sunrise by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com), Middle Rae Lake, John Muir Wilderness, Kings Canyon National Park.

I stopped by Galen Rowell's Moun
Fin Dome at Sunrise by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com)
A Night in the Sierras by A Camera Story, I had had high hopes for a beautiful Sierran sunset at Rae Lakes, complete with Alpenglow, surreal r
A Night in the Sierras by A Camera Story
Diamond Mesa sunset - explored 02-08-2019 by speedcenter2001, Camp site for the last night before Mount Whitney, just south of Forester Pass. Diamond Mesa on the
Diamond Mesa sunset - explored 02-08-2019 by speedcenter2001
Evening at Castle Domes Meadow by rowjimmy76, Kings Canyon National Park, California, U.S.A.california camping sunset summer camp man male nature
Evening at Castle Domes Meadow by rowjimmy76
Kearsarge Lake by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com), John Muir Wilderness, Kings Canyon National Park.backpacking reflection sunrise kearsargelakes kings
Kearsarge Lake by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com)
The Great Western Divide Sunset Show by speedcenter2001, Watching the grand happenings in front of my tent as my home-dried spaghetti sauce was hydrating for
The Great Western Divide Sunset Show by speedcenter2001
Early morning light on Kearsarge Pinnacles by Jonohey, From the archives.

Just before we left California had an epic backpack to Rae Lakes via Kearsarge.
Early morning light on Kearsarge Pinnacles by Jonohey
Why I keep going back by speedcenter2001, One of those days that make it all worth the effort. I spotted this camp location a few years back,
Why I keep going back by speedcenter2001
Rae's Caution by Goldpaint Photography, *Please do not add notes to photos, graphics, or html with comments.  They will be deleted*

Taken a
Rae's Caution by Goldpaint Photography
Shooting Process: Kearsarge Lakes Evening Reflection by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com), When I see an opportunity to capture a nice reflection I may capture a quick shot of the reflection
Shooting Process: Kearsarge Lakes Evening Reflection by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com)
Red Light District by Brian Knott Photography, ©All rights reserved.

Kearsarge Lakes, Kings Canyon National Park, Ca.

Here's the first image from
Red Light District by Brian Knott Photography
Classic Fin Dome view by speedcenter2001, Rae Lakes in the morning, with some whimsy clouds left over from the previous evenings fiery sunset.
Classic Fin Dome view by speedcenter2001
Dragon Lake Sunset - Sierra by Bruce Lemons, Looking SE across Dragon Lake to Dragon Peak at sunset. California, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Kings C
Dragon Lake Sunset - Sierra by Bruce Lemons
Moon Over Rae Lakes Sunset by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com), california sunset usa moon nature john landscape photos lakes trail rae muir jmt seki kingscanyonnat
Moon Over Rae Lakes Sunset by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com)
Fire above Rae Lakes by speedcenter2001, One of those nights when you feel lucky to be there
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Fire above Rae Lakes by speedcenter2001
What Lies Beneath by Brian Knott Photography, ©All rights reserved.

Kearsarge Lakes, Kings Canyon National Park, Ca.

<b>Press L to view large on
What Lies Beneath by Brian Knott Photography
Blue Light Special by Brian Knott Photography, ©All rights reserved.

Kearsarge Lakes, Kings Canyon National Park, Ca.

The blue hour, just before
Blue Light Special by Brian Knott Photography
Manzanar National Historic Site, Cemetery, Sunrise by darthjenni, The Soul Consoling Tower awash in The Pinkening

From the auto tour:

<i>15 of the 150 people who di
Manzanar National Historic Site, Cemetery, Sunrise by darthjenni
The colours were amazing by TrekSnappy, california usa unitedstates hiking panasonic trail wilderness thruhike johnmuirtrail gh3 mirrorless
The colours were amazing by TrekSnappy
Sunrise On the Eastern Sierras by PhotosByGLP, In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave th
Sunrise On the Eastern Sierras by PhotosByGLP
Twilight Cascade by Brian Knott Photography, ©All rights reserved.

Sunset, Kearsarge Lakes, Kings Canyon National Park, Ca.

Kearsarge is sure t
Twilight Cascade by Brian Knott Photography
Pinnacle Sunset by Brian Knott Photography, ©All rights reserved.

Kearsarge Lakes, Kings Canyon National Park, Ca.

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Pinnacle Sunset by Brian Knott Photography
Manzanar National Historic Site, Cemetery, Sunrise by darthjenni, The Soul Consoling Tower has a blue tint as we enter the cemetery

From the auto tour:

<i>15 of the
Manzanar National Historic Site, Cemetery, Sunrise by darthjenni
Granite and water by speedcenter2001, Another take on the last light over Rae Lakessierra sierranevada highsierra california nationalpark
Granite and water by speedcenter2001
Orange bliss above Sequoia by speedcenter2001, Special light after sunset below Diamond Mesa, just south of Forester Pass on the John Muir Trail.
Orange bliss above Sequoia by speedcenter2001
Rae Lake Lavender by Laura Jacobsen, Sunrise at Rae Lakes with the Painted Lady at center.johnmuirtrail kingscanyonnationalpark mountains
Rae Lake Lavender by Laura Jacobsen
Peaks and Valleys by Brian Knott Photography, ©All rights reserved.

University Peak at sunset, Kearsarge Lakes, Kings Canyon National Park, Ca.
Peaks and Valleys by Brian Knott Photography
Alpenglow over Kings Canyon National Park. by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com), Shot from the high trail near Kearsarge Pass.california usa mountains nature sunrise landscape photo
Alpenglow over Kings Canyon National Park. by Jeff Sullivan (www.JeffSullivanPhotography.com)
In All Its Glory by Brian Knott Photography, ©All rights reserved.

University Peak, Kearsarge Lakes, Kings Canyon National Park, Sierra, in all
In All Its Glory by Brian Knott Photography
Sierra sunrise by SBGrad, Sunrise in Onion Valley campground, eastern Sierra Nevadamountains nikon nikkor sierranevada eastern
Sierra sunrise by SBGrad
Center Peak over Lower Golden Bear Lake - Center Basin - Sierra by Bruce Lemons, Looking SSW to sunset alpenglow on Center Peak from Lower Golden Bear Lake in Center Basin. Californ
Center Peak over Lower Golden Bear Lake - Center Basin - Sierra by Bruce Lemons
Binary Sunrise by Brian Knott Photography, ©All rights reserved.

Sunrise over a pristine Matlock Lake, John Muir Wilderness, Ca.

I've been tr
Binary Sunrise by Brian Knott Photography
Rae Lake Sunrise In Bed- 2013 South Lake to Onion Valley JMT Hike by Bruce Lemons, Middle Rae Lake. Looking N. Late Aug.

(All images are copyrighted and not to be used w/out permissi
Rae Lake Sunrise In Bed- 2013 South Lake to Onion Valley JMT Hike by Bruce Lemons
Morning view from Forester Pass camp by speedcenter2001, Looking at the Great Western Divide and Tyndall Creek to Kern Canyon country from high up on the sou
Morning view from Forester Pass camp by speedcenter2001
Manzanar National Historic Site, Sunrise by darthjenni, The drama beginsdawn sunrise detentionfacility administrativedetention california concentrationcamp
Manzanar National Historic Site, Sunrise by darthjenni
Manzanar National Historic Site, Pre-Dawn by darthjenni, Arriving at the scene—this will be our first view of the Sierra Nevadacalifornia road trip travel va
Manzanar National Historic Site, Pre-Dawn by darthjenni
Pinnacles Reflected by isaac.borrego, uploadedviaflickrqcom mountains clouds sunset alpine sky lake reflection kearsargelakes sierranevada
Pinnacles Reflected by isaac.borrego
Valentines Day Sunset from Independence by Steve'sgotthedamncameraagain,
Valentines Day Sunset from Independence by Steve'sgotthedamncameraagain
Tonight by Steve'sgotthedamncameraagain, Peaches and Sunflowers at sunset in the Sierras
 Rays Den, Independence tonight
Tonight by Steve'sgotthedamncameraagain
Kearsarge Sunset by isaac.borrego, uploadedviaflickrqcom mountains sunset alpine sky lake kearsargelakes sierranevada kingscanyon natio
Kearsarge Sunset by isaac.borrego
Sunset at Kearsarge Lakes by isaac.borrego, uploadedviaflickrqcom mountains sunset alpine sky lake kearsargelakes sierranevada kingscanyon natio
Sunset at Kearsarge Lakes by isaac.borrego
University Peak by isaac.borrego, uploadedviaflickrqcom mountains sunset alpine sky lake kearsargelakes sierranevada kingscanyon natio
University Peak by isaac.borrego
Pines at Sunset by isaac.borrego, uploadedviaflickrqcom mountains sunset alpine sky lake kearsargelakes sierranevada kingscanyon natio
Pines at Sunset by isaac.borrego
Sierra Sunset Reflection by isaac.borrego, uploadedviaflickrqcom mountains clouds sunset alpine sky lake reflection kearsargelakes sierranevada
Sierra Sunset Reflection by isaac.borrego