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Golden hour, blue hour and sun position
Plan shoots around the best light. Pick a city, use your location or enter coordinates, choose a date and see sunrise, sunset, the morning and evening golden hours and blue hours, solar noon and day length. Slide through the day to see the sun’s height and direction at any time.
Private: your files never leave your device.
How to use Golden hour & sun position
Step 1: Pick a place (or use your location) and a date.
Step 2: Read the golden-hour and blue-hour windows.
Step 3: Drag the slider to check the sun’s height and direction at your shooting time.
Frequently asked questions
How are golden and blue hour defined?
Golden hour is when the sun is between 4° below and 6° above the horizon — warm, soft light. Blue hour is between 6° and 4° below the horizon — deep blue sky after sunset or before sunrise.
Which time zone are the times in?
Your device’s time zone. For a place in another time zone, adjust by the difference.
Is my location sent anywhere?
No. Your location (if you share it) and all calculations stay in your browser.