Golden hour and light for photographers in Nida
Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
13°overcast, feels 9°, wind 27 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 | 07:42–07:56 | 87 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:56–09:12 | 97 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:29–18:45 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:45–18:59 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
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Best day for an outdoor shoot: Thursday 22 October (8/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 October | 07:56–09:12 | 17:29–18:45 | Flat grey light | 8/10 |
| Friday 23 October | 07:58–09:14 | 17:26–18:42 | Soft, diffused light | 6/10 |
| Saturday 24 October | 08:00–09:17 | 17:24–18:40 | Colourful sky | 8/10 |
| Sunday 25 October | 07:02–08:19 | 16:21–17:38 | Rain | 5/10 |
| Monday 26 October | 07:04–08:21 | 16:19–17:36 | Rain | 0/10 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 07:06–08:24 | 16:16–17:34 | Clean, warm light | 1/10 |
| Wednesday 28 October | 07:08–08:26 | 16:14–17:32 | Colourful sky | 4/10 |
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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 07:56–09:12, Evening 17:29–18:45.
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.