Golden hour in Milwaukee tonight
Gray washout likely
Golden hour 5:57 PM–6:35 PM·sunset 6:35 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 0 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour6:49 AM–7:27 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 263° — W on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Bradford Beach / Lakefront
Lake Michigan sand with a wide open sky and the city at your back.
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Thursday, October 1, 2026