Golden hour in San Antonio tonight
Flat and hazy
Golden hour 6:49 PM–7:21 PM·sunset 7:21 PM
Begins soon
Tonight's sunset score is about 3 out of 10 (estimated).
Morning golden hour7:28 AM–7:59 AM
Why this score?
Not much to see — some mid-level cloud, held back by humid, hazy air. — US National Weather Service, today
The sun sets at 265° — W on the compass.
Where to stand
- Directions →
Tower of the Americas
A 750-foot observation deck with the sun setting over the sprawling Hill Country.
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Go outside. The sky is doing something.
Updated Thursday, October 1, 2026