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Golden Hour Today in Grand Canyon: 4:44–5:44 PM MST
The canyon walls light up after the sun leaves the rim. Hopi Point looks down the longest stretch of river, which is why it is the usual sunset stop.
Evening golden hour in Grand Canyon today (Wednesday, October 21) is 4:44–5:44 PM MST.
Blue hour in Grand Canyon today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:44–6:24 PM MST.
2/10 Probably skip tonight
Some clouds up high for color, low clouds blocking the horizon, hazy, humid air.
Golden hour this week in Grand Canyon
Local time (MST, America/Phoenix). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 4:44–5:44 PM MST | 5:44 PM MST | |
| 4:43–5:43 PM MST | 5:43 PM MST | |
| 4:42–5:42 PM MST | 5:42 PM MST | |
| 4:40–5:40 PM MST | 5:40 PM MST | |
| 4:39–5:39 PM MST | 5:39 PM MST | |
| 4:38–5:38 PM MST | 5:38 PM MST | |
| 4:37–5:37 PM MST | 5:37 PM MST |
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Golden hour in Grand Canyon — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Grand Canyon?
Evening golden hour in Grand Canyon today (Wednesday, October 21) is 4:44–5:44 PM MST.
When is blue hour today in Grand Canyon?
Blue hour in Grand Canyon today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:44–6:24 PM MST.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Grand Canyon?
Tonight's sunset score in Grand Canyon is 2/10: Probably skip tonight. Some clouds up high for color, low clouds blocking the horizon, hazy, humid air.
Where to shoot golden hour in Grand Canyon?
Top photo spots in Grand Canyon: Hopi Point, Yavapai Point, and Desert View. The canyon walls light up after the sun leaves the rim. Hopi Point looks down the longest stretch of river, which is why it is the usual sunset stop.
Where to shoot golden hour in Grand Canyon
- Hopi Point
- Yavapai Point
- Desert View
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