West Harrison
Golden hour and sunset times in West Harrison
The full year of light for West Harrison: sunrise, golden hour start, sunset, and the moment blue hour fades. Find your month, then set your exact date to lock the window for couple portraits.
Golden hour by month
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour start | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Golden minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:09 PM | 4:50 PM | 5:21 PM | 61 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 4:51 PM | 5:28 PM | 5:57 PM | 55 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:25 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:28 PM | 53 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 6:57 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:03 PM | 54 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 7:26 PM | 8:05 PM | 8:37 PM | 58 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM | 9:02 PM | 62 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 8:24 PM | 8:57 PM | 60 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:15 PM | 7:51 PM | 8:21 PM | 55 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:27 PM | 7:02 PM | 7:30 PM | 53 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 5:36 PM | 6:12 PM | 6:40 PM | 54 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 3:54 PM | 4:34 PM | 5:04 PM | 59 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 3:43 PM | 4:26 PM | 4:58 PM | 63 min |
Check your wedding date
- Sunset
- 7:51 PM
- Golden hour
- 7:15 PM
- Golden ends
- 8:10 PM
- Blue hour ends
- 8:21 PM
Save the last few minutes for the exit. Blue hour holds a soft, even light after sunset, which suits a sparkler send off or a quiet portrait once the golden window closes.
Inclement weather
Wedding day
The ceremony happens. Rebuild the timeline around the indoor backup and the real sunset in West Harrison. Ask the venue for the rain plan. If none is on file, we list it as no inclement weather alternative listed.
Engagement and portraits
Different rule. If the forecast is ugly, reschedule. No extra fee. Watch rain over 40 percent, temperatures under 35 F or over 90 F, and wind over 20 mph. Rain from 20 to 40 percent, 35 to 45 F or 85 to 90 F, or wind from 15 to 20 mph means proceed with caution.
What to put in the plan now
Venue, portrait spots, getting ready address, and the indoor backup as a second pin so travel still works if you move inside.
What nobody can control
Sun, wind, and rain. We control timing and where we stand. The published timeline is a recommendation and will flex on the day.
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