Golden hour in New City tonight
A middling sunset
Golden hour 6:05 PM–6:41 PM·sunset 6:41 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 5 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour6:52 AM–7:29 AM
Why this score?
An average showing — some mid-level cloud, held back by humid, hazy air. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 264° — 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 Wednesday, September 30, 2026