Golden hour in Brownsville tonight
A middling sunset
Golden hour 6:47 PM–7:18 PM·sunset 7:18 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 4 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour7:23 AM–7:53 AM
Why this score?
An average showing — held back by humid, hazy air. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 265° — 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