Fourchu Head Lighthouse
Nova Scotia
Listed as a lighthouse · Canada
Location
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45.71740, -60.22968
Map position: accurate to within a few meters · Public access: unknown
Before you go: access, hours, tours and tickets are not listed here. Some lights stand on breakwaters, islands or private land - check locally.
Sunset at this lighthouse, 2027
Times in Atlantic Time (ADT/AST)
| Date | Sunset | Civil dusk | Sun sets toward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 (March equinox)Daylight 12 h 09 min | 7:13 PM ADT | 7:43 PM ADT | 271° west |
| Jun 21 (June solstice)Daylight 15 h 43 min | 8:54 PM ADT | 9:32 PM ADT | 306° northwest |
| Sep 23 (September equinox)Daylight 12 h 08 min | 6:57 PM ADT | 7:27 PM ADT | 270° west |
| Dec 22 (December solstice)Daylight 8 h 41 min | 4:20 PM AST | 4:54 PM AST | 236° west-southwest |
- Jun 21 · 306°
- Mar 20 · 271°
- Sep 23 · 270°
- Dec 22 · 236°
Degrees from true north
Sunset on the 15th of each month
- Jan4:43 PM
- Feb5:27 PM
- Mar7:07 PM
- Apr7:47 PM
- May8:25 PM
- Jun8:52 PM
- Jul8:48 PM
- Aug8:09 PM
- Sep7:13 PM
- Oct6:16 PM
- Nov4:30 PM
- Dec4:17 PM
ADT from March to October, AST from November to February
Calculated for the lighthouse's map position, a flat sea horizon and sea level. Hills, buildings and weather change what you see on site. These are sun times, not visiting hours.
Nearby lighthouses
- Flint Island Lighthouse Nova Scotia ≈ 61 km (38 mi) straight line
- Low Point Lighthouse Nova Scotia ≈ 62 km (38 mi) straight line
- Balache Point Lighthouse Nova Scotia ≈ 92 km (57 mi) straight line
Nova Scotia at a glance
- 112listed
- 15 h 25 min to 15 h 53 mindaylight on Jun 21
- 8 h 31 min to 8 h 58 mindaylight on Dec 22
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List updated Nov 9, 2026