Golden hour and light for photographers in Palanga
Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
13°overcast, feels 11°, 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 | 07:42–07:57 | 99 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:57–09:14 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:26–18:43 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:43–18:58 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
An outdoor shoot is possible; have a plan B.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Saturday 24 October (8/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 October | 07:57–09:14 | 17:26–18:43 | Flat grey light | 6/10 |
| Friday 23 October | 07:59–09:16 | 17:24–18:41 | Soft, diffused light | 5/10 |
| Saturday 24 October | 08:01–09:19 | 17:21–18:39 | Colourful sky | 8/10 |
| Sunday 25 October | 07:03–08:21 | 16:18–17:37 | Rain | 5/10 |
| Monday 26 October | 07:05–08:24 | 16:16–17:34 | Rain | 0/10 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 07:07–08:26 | 16:13–17:32 | Soft, diffused light | 6/10 |
| Wednesday 28 October | 07:09–08:29 | 16:10–17:30 | Flat grey light | 6/10 |
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 07:57–09:14, Evening 17:26–18:43.
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.