Golden hour and light for photographers in London
High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
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Colourful sky. High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 06:54–07:07 | 2 % | Clean, warm light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:07–08:14 | 2 % | Clean, warm light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:18–18:25 | 79 % | Colourful sky |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:25–18:38 | 84 % | Colourful sky |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
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Best day for an outdoor shoot: Monday 19 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17 October | 07:07–08:14 | 17:18–18:25 | Colourful sky | 9/10 |
| Sunday 18 October | 07:08–08:15 | 17:16–18:23 | Soft, diffused light | 7/10 |
| Monday 19 October | 07:10–08:17 | 17:14–18:21 | Colourful sky | 10/10 |
| Tuesday 20 October | 07:12–08:19 | 17:11–18:19 | Flat grey light | 7/10 |
| Wednesday 21 October | 07:13–08:21 | 17:09–18:17 | Rain | 3/10 |
| Thursday 22 October | 07:15–08:23 | 17:07–18:15 | Rain | 8/10 |
| Friday 23 October | 07:17–08:25 | 17:05–18:13 | Rain | 1/10 |
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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 07:07–08:14, Evening 17:18–18:25.
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.