Golden hour and light for photographers in Panevėžys
Rain during the golden hour: plan an indoor shoot or another day.
9°overcast, feels 5°, wind 19 km/h
Rain. Rain during the golden hour: plan an indoor shoot or another day.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 07:13–07:28 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:28–08:42 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:35–18:50 | 100 % | Rain |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:50–19:04 | 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 | 07:28–08:42 | 17:35–18:50 | Rain | 7/10 |
| Thursday 15 October | 07:30–08:44 | 17:33–18:47 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Friday 16 October | 07:32–08:46 | 17:30–18:45 | Colourful sky | 9/10 |
| Saturday 17 October | 07:34–08:49 | 17:27–18:42 | Soft, diffused light | 9/10 |
| Sunday 18 October | 07:36–08:51 | 17:25–18:40 | Flat grey light | 7/10 |
| Monday 19 October | 07:38–08:53 | 17:22–18:38 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
| Tuesday 20 October | 07:40–08:56 | 17:19–18:35 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
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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 07:28–08:42, Evening 17:35–18:50.
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.