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Golden Hour Today in Columbus: 5:43–6:43 PM EDT
The Scioto runs north-south through downtown, so the river parks look west into a flat horizon. High cloud shows up because nothing tall closes the sky.
Evening golden hour in Columbus today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:43–6:43 PM EDT.
Blue hour in Columbus today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:43–7:23 PM EDT.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Golden hour this week in Columbus
Local time (EDT, America/New_York). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:43–6:43 PM EDT | 6:43 PM EDT | |
| 5:42–6:42 PM EDT | 6:42 PM EDT | |
| 5:40–6:40 PM EDT | 6:40 PM EDT | |
| 5:39–6:39 PM EDT | 6:39 PM EDT | |
| 5:38–6:38 PM EDT | 6:38 PM EDT | |
| 5:36–6:36 PM EDT | 6:36 PM EDT | |
| 5:35–6:35 PM EDT | 6:35 PM EDT |
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Golden hour in Columbus — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Columbus?
Evening golden hour in Columbus today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:43–6:43 PM EDT.
When is blue hour today in Columbus?
Blue hour in Columbus today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:43–7:23 PM EDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Columbus?
Tonight's sunset score in Columbus is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Where to shoot golden hour in Columbus?
Top photo spots in Columbus: Scioto Mile, Griggs Reservoir, and Highbanks Metro Park. The Scioto runs north-south through downtown, so the river parks look west into a flat horizon. High cloud shows up because nothing tall closes the sky.
Where to shoot golden hour in Columbus
- Scioto Mile
- Griggs Reservoir
- Highbanks Metro Park
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