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Golden Hour Today in Albuquerque: 5:23–6:23 PM MDT
The Sandias close the east side, so the sunset is the open west mesa. Dust in the valley, not rain, is what usually colors the sky.
Evening golden hour in Albuquerque today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:23–6:23 PM MDT.
Blue hour in Albuquerque today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:23–7:03 PM MDT.
10/10 Don't miss it
High, scattered clouds to catch the color.
Golden hour this week in Albuquerque
Local time (MDT, America/Denver). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23–6:23 PM MDT | 6:23 PM MDT | |
| 5:22–6:22 PM MDT | 6:22 PM MDT | |
| 5:21–6:21 PM MDT | 6:21 PM MDT | |
| 5:20–6:20 PM MDT | 6:20 PM MDT | |
| 5:18–6:18 PM MDT | 6:18 PM MDT | |
| 5:17–6:17 PM MDT | 6:17 PM MDT | |
| 5:16–6:16 PM MDT | 6:16 PM MDT |
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Golden hour in Albuquerque — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Albuquerque?
Evening golden hour in Albuquerque today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:23–6:23 PM MDT.
When is blue hour today in Albuquerque?
Blue hour in Albuquerque today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:23–7:03 PM MDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Albuquerque?
Tonight's sunset score in Albuquerque is 10/10: Don't miss it. High, scattered clouds to catch the color.
Where to shoot golden hour in Albuquerque?
Top photo spots in Albuquerque: Sandia Peak, Rio Grande bosque, and Petroglyph National Monument. The Sandias close the east side, so the sunset is the open west mesa. Dust in the valley, not rain, is what usually colors the sky.
Where to shoot golden hour in Albuquerque
- Sandia Peak
- Rio Grande bosque
- Petroglyph National Monument
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