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What time is sunset today in Yellowstone?
The park is a high plateau, so the horizon is wide once you are out of a canyon. Hayden Valley looks west across open sage, and steam can thicken the color.
Sunset in Yellowstone today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:29 PM MDT. Golden hour runs 5:29-6:29 PM and blue hour ends 7:09 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:29 PM MDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Yellowstone
Local time (MDT, America/Denver). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:29 PM MDT | 5:29 PM MDT | |
| 6:27 PM MDT | 5:27 PM MDT | |
| 6:26 PM MDT | 5:26 PM MDT | |
| 6:24 PM MDT | 5:24 PM MDT | |
| 6:23 PM MDT | 5:23 PM MDT | |
| 6:21 PM MDT | 5:21 PM MDT | |
| 6:20 PM MDT | 5:20 PM MDT |
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Sunset in Yellowstone — quick answers
What time is sunset in Yellowstone today?
Sunset in Yellowstone today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:29 PM MDT.
When is golden hour in Yellowstone tonight?
Golden hour in Yellowstone tonight runs 5:29-6:29 PM and blue hour ends 7:09 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone?
People watch the sunset in Yellowstone from Hayden Valley, Lake Butte overlook, and Madison River.
Where people stand
- Hayden Valley
- Lake Butte overlook
- Madison River
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