Fall is officially here and the days are getting shorter.

That means Iowans have less time to enjoy the daylight after they finish work and classes.

When was the last sunset after 7 p.m. in Des Moines?

For residents in Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 27, marked the last sunset after 7 p.m., according to timeanddate.com . The sun set right at 7 p.m. on Sunday and by Monday, it set at 6:58 p.m.

When is the earliest sunset in Iowa?

Sunsets will keep creeping earlier and earlier as fall continues and get even earlier after clocks fall back for the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 2.

The sunset in Des Moines will reach its earliest point on Monday, Dec. 1, when it's forecast to set at 4:44 p.m., according to timeanddate.com . On Dec. 15, the sunsets will start shifting a little

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