Golden hour in Pittsburgh tonight
Gray washout likely
Golden hour 7:40 PM–8:18 PM·sunset 8:18 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 0 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour6:33 AM–7:10 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 286° — WNW on the compass.
Where to stand
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Mount Washington Overlook
The three rivers and the Golden Triangle skyline light up far below.
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Sunday, August 16, 2026