What time will the sun officially set on July 3, 2008 in the Eastern Time Zone (Georgia)?

Question

We want to know what time to start a firework display.

Answer 1

July 3?  The fireworks at my place are July 6th -- Sunday night.

Atlanta: sunset at 8:52 pm.  Moon set is at 9:46 pm,  but it's just a bit past new moon (only about 7% lit), so should not have much effect.

But ... it will not be decently dark until 9:13 (first few stars appear), and really full dark is at 9:49.  I would start the fireworks at about 9:15.

If you are in western Georgia, add a few  minutes to these times.

And by the way:  sunset time is when the last (top) edge of the sun goes below the level horizon.  If you have some hills in the west, it will happen sooner, as much as 5 minutes sooner if the hills are really high.

Answer 2

the sun sets on july 3, 2008 at 8:52 pm in atlanta.