Golden hour and light for photographers in Kaunas
Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
9°overcast, feels 6°, wind 18 km/h
Flat grey light. Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 07:15–07:29 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:29–08:41 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:40–18:52 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:52–19:06 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
An outdoor shoot is possible; have a plan B.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Thursday 15 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 14 October | 07:29–08:41 | 17:40–18:52 | Flat grey light | 5/10 |
| Thursday 15 October | 07:31–08:43 | 17:37–18:50 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Friday 16 October | 07:32–08:45 | 17:35–18:48 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Saturday 17 October | 07:34–08:48 | 17:32–18:45 | Colourful sky | 10/10 |
| Sunday 18 October | 07:36–08:50 | 17:29–18:43 | Clean, warm light | 6/10 |
| Monday 19 October | 07:38–08:52 | 17:27–18:41 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
| Tuesday 20 October | 07:40–08:54 | 17:24–18:38 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
Model training with SupermodelsThe golden hour is short. Can you pose in it?The best light lasts only a few dozen minutes, so the poses have to flow without pauses. In the training with Supermodels we work on posing, the eyes and movement on camera.About the trainingfrom €69How we calculate it
The golden hour is when the sun is between 4° below and 6° above the horizon: warm light, long soft shadows. The blue hour is when the sun is 6° to 4° below the horizon: a deep blue sky for city and evening portraits. Times come from the NOAA solar equations for each city; the light quality from the forecast of low, mid and high cloud at that time.
Frequently asked
01When is golden hour today?
Morning 07:29–08:41, Evening 17:40–18:52.
02Can I shoot on an overcast day?
Yes. An even cloud layer works like a huge softbox: soft light with no harsh shadows, flattering for portraits and skin. You just won't get golden-hour colour.