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Golden Hour Today in Monterey: 5:23–6:23 PM PDT
The bay opens north, but Lovers Point and Asilomar still catch the sun dropping toward the Pacific. A clearing marine layer is the whole forecast here.
Evening golden hour in Monterey today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:23–6:23 PM PDT.
Blue hour in Monterey today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:23–7:03 PM PDT.
5/10 Maybe a quick peek
High, scattered clouds to catch the color, low clouds blocking the horizon.
Golden hour this week in Monterey
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23–6:23 PM PDT | 6:23 PM PDT | |
| 5:22–6:22 PM PDT | 6:22 PM PDT | |
| 5:21–6:21 PM PDT | 6:21 PM PDT | |
| 5:19–6:19 PM PDT | 6:19 PM PDT | |
| 5:18–6:18 PM PDT | 6:18 PM PDT | |
| 5:17–6:17 PM PDT | 6:17 PM PDT | |
| 5:16–6:16 PM PDT | 6:16 PM PDT |
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Golden hour in Monterey — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Monterey?
Evening golden hour in Monterey today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:23–6:23 PM PDT.
When is blue hour today in Monterey?
Blue hour in Monterey today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:23–7:03 PM PDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Monterey?
Tonight's sunset score in Monterey is 5/10: Maybe a quick peek. High, scattered clouds to catch the color, low clouds blocking the horizon.
Where to shoot golden hour in Monterey?
Top photo spots in Monterey: Lovers Point, Asilomar, and Monterey Bay coastal trail. The bay opens north, but Lovers Point and Asilomar still catch the sun dropping toward the Pacific. A clearing marine layer is the whole forecast here.
Where to shoot golden hour in Monterey
- Lovers Point
- Asilomar
- Monterey Bay coastal trail
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