Golden hour in Madison tonight
Promising color tonight
Golden hour 7:10 PM–7:43 PM·sunset 7:43 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 6 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour6:27 AM–7:01 AM
Why this score?
Worth stepping outside — some mid-level cloud. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 284° — WNW 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 Tuesday, August 18, 2026