Question 1

What is the Golden Hour?

Accepted Answer

The golden hour is the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when daylight is warmer and softer, creating a golden tint. It is ideal for portrait and landscape photography. Typically defined as the sun being between 0° and 6° above the horizon.

Question 2

What is the Blue Hour?

Accepted Answer

The blue hour is the period before sunrise and after sunset when the sky takes on deep blue tones. Typically defined as the sun being between 4° and 8° below the horizon. It is perfect for cityscape and twilight photography.

Question 3

How do I use GPS auto-location?

Accepted Answer

Click the location button next to the search box. Your browser will request permission to access your location. Once granted, your coordinates are filled in automatically and the light times for your area are calculated instantly.