Golden hour in Bangor tonight
Promising color tonight
Golden hour 5:39 PM–6:17 PM·sunset 6:17 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 6 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour6:34 AM–7:12 AM
Why this score?
Worth stepping outside — high clouds to catch the light, held back by humid, hazy air. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 263° — W on the compass.
We haven't hand-picked spots here yet — but the rule holds anywhere: find the highest open place with a clear view west. A west-facing waterfront, a rooftop, or a hilltop park all work. The fewer buildings between you and the horizon, the better the color.
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Thursday, October 1, 2026