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Golden Hour Today in Death Valley: 5:03–6:03 PM PDT
The valley floor loses the sun while the Panamint Range is still lit. Dante's View sits on the east rim and keeps the horizon after Badwater is in shadow.
Evening golden hour in Death Valley today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:03–6:03 PM PDT.
Blue hour in Death Valley today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:03–6:43 PM PDT.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Golden hour this week in Death Valley
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:03–6:03 PM PDT | 6:03 PM PDT | |
| 5:02–6:02 PM PDT | 6:02 PM PDT | |
| 5:01–6:01 PM PDT | 6:01 PM PDT | |
| 4:59–5:59 PM PDT | 5:59 PM PDT | |
| 4:58–5:58 PM PDT | 5:58 PM PDT | |
| 4:57–5:57 PM PDT | 5:57 PM PDT | |
| 4:56–5:56 PM PDT | 5:56 PM PDT |
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Golden hour in Death Valley — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Death Valley?
Evening golden hour in Death Valley today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:03–6:03 PM PDT.
When is blue hour today in Death Valley?
Blue hour in Death Valley today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:03–6:43 PM PDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Death Valley?
Tonight's sunset score in Death Valley is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Where to shoot golden hour in Death Valley?
Top photo spots in Death Valley: Dante's View, Mesquite Flat dunes, and Badwater Basin. The valley floor loses the sun while the Panamint Range is still lit. Dante's View sits on the east rim and keeps the horizon after Badwater is in shadow.
Where to shoot golden hour in Death Valley
- Dante's View
- Mesquite Flat dunes
- Badwater Basin
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