Sunrise/Sunset and Tides

The first place in the United States that the sun shines.

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Sunrise/Sunset and Tides Details

Among the things that Maine is famous for, being the first place the sun shines in the United State is one of them. However, it's not always the same location. Throughout the year, the first place to receive the sun's light varies between West Quoddy Head in Lubec (March 7 to March 24 and September 19 to October 6), the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park (January 11 to March 6 and October 7 to November 29), and Mars Hill Mountain in Mars Hill (March 25 to Sept. 18th). The Chimani Maine guide includes a year's worth of future sunrise/sunset times, as well as other suggestion locations to enjoy. You can't explore the beaches or coastline of Maine without being aware of the tides. In fact, Maine is home to the largest range is tidal changes in the world. In southern Maine, the changes are relatively small (11 feet on average) from high tide to low tide, however, many beaches are transformed (or disappear completely). The tides in the Downeast region of Maine are very dramatic and can differ upwards to 23 feet due to the impact from the Bay of Fundy. The Chimani Maine guide includes a have a year of tidal charts for the most popular beaches and coastal destinations that are heavily impacted by tidal changes.

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