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What time is sunset today in Cape Cod?
The outer cape bends until the beach faces north and west. Race Point is the place where the sun actually sets over the Atlantic, which is rare on the East Coast.
Sunset in Cape Cod today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:51 PM EDT. Golden hour runs 4:51-5:51 PM and blue hour ends 6:31 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 5:51 PM EDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Cape Cod
Local time (EDT, America/New_York). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 5:51 PM EDT | 4:51 PM EDT | |
| 5:49 PM EDT | 4:49 PM EDT | |
| 5:48 PM EDT | 4:48 PM EDT | |
| 5:47 PM EDT | 4:47 PM EDT | |
| 5:45 PM EDT | 4:45 PM EDT | |
| 5:44 PM EDT | 4:44 PM EDT | |
| 5:42 PM EDT | 4:42 PM EDT |
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Sunset in Cape Cod — quick answers
What time is sunset in Cape Cod today?
Sunset in Cape Cod today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:51 PM EDT.
When is golden hour in Cape Cod tonight?
Golden hour in Cape Cod tonight runs 4:51-5:51 PM and blue hour ends 6:31 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Cape Cod tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Cape Cod?
People watch the sunset in Cape Cod from Race Point Beach, Herring Cove, and Nauset Light.
Where people stand
- Race Point Beach
- Herring Cove
- Nauset Light
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