Golden hour in Austin tonight
Gray washout likely
Golden hour 6:46 PM–7:18 PM·sunset 7:18 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 0 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour7:25 AM–7:57 AM
Why this score?
Flat, colorless sunset likely — held back by low cloud blocking the horizon. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 265° — W on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Mount Bonnell
The highest point in the city, looking down the Colorado River as it turns to gold. - Directions →
Doug Sahm Hill (Butler Park)
A gentle hilltop with the downtown skyline framed against the western sky.
Make an evening of itPartner picks
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Thursday, October 1, 2026