Tonight's sunset and golden hour, in your calendar
Golden hour today starts at the time shown in your calendar, every day, for your city. Photographers, runners, dog walkers and anyone who just likes a good sky can subscribe.
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New York, the next few evenings
New York, Thursday November 12, 2026 Golden hour (sun 6° to −4°): 4:01–4:58 PM Sunset: 4:40 PM Civil dusk: 5:09 PM
New York, Friday November 13, 2026 Golden hour (sun 6° to −4°): 4:00–4:58 PM Sunset: 4:39 PM Civil dusk: 5:09 PM
New York, Saturday November 14, 2026 Golden hour (sun 6° to −4°): 3:59–4:57 PM Sunset: 4:38 PM Civil dusk: 5:08 PM
New York, Sunday November 15, 2026 Golden hour (sun 6° to −4°): 3:58–4:56 PM Sunset: 4:37 PM Civil dusk: 5:07 PM
New York, Monday November 16, 2026 Golden hour (sun 6° to −4°): 3:57–4:55 PM Sunset: 4:36 PM Civil dusk: 5:06 PM
Each day gets one event spanning golden hour, from when the sun is 6° above the horizon to sunset, with the exact sunset and civil dusk times in the notes. Times are calculated astronomically for each city centre and run from now until the end of 2027.
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Asterfold: Sunset Planner: Shows where the sun will set from your viewpoint, plans the evening and records the sky.
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- Open this page in Safari on your iPhone.
- Tap Add to iPhone Calendar, then tap Subscribe.
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Questions
How accurate are the times?
They're calculated with the Astral astronomy library for each city centre at sea level, typically within a minute of official tables. Local terrain can make the sun disappear earlier.
What's golden hour?
The period before sunset when the sun is low and the light turns warm and soft. Here it's defined as the sun being between 6° above and 4° below the horizon.
My city isn't listed.
Asterfold works anywhere and shows where the sun will set from your exact viewpoint.
Is this calendar free?
Yes. It costs nothing, needs no account and shows no ads. You can unsubscribe at any time.
How do I remove it from my iPhone?
Open the Calendar app, tap Calendars at the bottom, tap the ⓘ next to this calendar and choose Delete Calendar. Or go to Settings › Apps › Calendar › Calendar Accounts › Subscribed Calendars.
Other ways to get it
A daily page you can add to your Home Screen · an RSS feed · a free widget for your website · the press kit