Michigan
Golden Hour Today in Detroit: 5:40–6:40 PM EDT
Canada is south, across the river, so the sun sets to the west along the river rather than over Windsor. Belle Isle's west end stays open when downtown blocks the horizon.
Evening golden hour in Detroit today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:40–6:40 PM EDT.
Blue hour in Detroit today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:40–7:20 PM EDT.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Golden hour this week in Detroit
Local time (EDT, America/Detroit). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40–6:40 PM EDT | 6:40 PM EDT | |
| 5:39–6:39 PM EDT | 6:39 PM EDT | |
| 5:37–6:37 PM EDT | 6:37 PM EDT | |
| 5:36–6:36 PM EDT | 6:36 PM EDT | |
| 5:34–6:34 PM EDT | 6:34 PM EDT | |
| 5:33–6:33 PM EDT | 6:33 PM EDT | |
| 5:31–6:31 PM EDT | 6:31 PM EDT |
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Golden hour in Detroit — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Detroit?
Evening golden hour in Detroit today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:40–6:40 PM EDT.
When is blue hour today in Detroit?
Blue hour in Detroit today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:40–7:20 PM EDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Detroit?
Tonight's sunset score in Detroit is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Where to shoot golden hour in Detroit?
Top photo spots in Detroit: Belle Isle, Riverwalk, and William G. Milliken State Park. Canada is south, across the river, so the sun sets to the west along the river rather than over Windsor. Belle Isle's west end stays open when downtown blocks the horizon.
Where to shoot golden hour in Detroit
- Belle Isle
- Riverwalk
- William G. Milliken State Park
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