Golden hour in Denver tonight
Gray washout likely
Golden hour 6:10 PM–6:46 PM·sunset 6:46 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 0 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour6:56 AM–7:32 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 264° — W on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Red Rocks Park
Towering red sandstone with the sun dropping behind the Front Range foothills. - Directions →
Cheesman Park
A wide central lawn with an unobstructed view of the Rockies at sunset.
Make an evening of itPartner picks
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Wednesday, September 30, 2026