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41.2223° N73.0565° W8 mBortle 8New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Milford, CT

South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut · pop. 52,759

  • Sunrise 7:10 AM
  • Sunset 6:05 PM
  • Bortle 8

Milford is a city of about 52,759 people in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Today the sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:05 PM; the evening golden hour runs 5:28 PM – 6:23 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Milford

Live
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Golden hour AM
6:53 AM – 7:48 AM
Golden hour PM
5:28 PM – 6:23 PM
Blue hour AM
6:42 AM – 6:53 AM
Blue hour PM
6:23 PM – 6:33 PM
Full darkness
7:37 PM – 5:39 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:22 PM / 1:03 AM
Day length
10h 55m
Sunrise azimuth
103°
Sunset azimuth
257°
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Times in America/New York. Golden hour = sun −4° to +6°; blue hour = −6° to −4°.

Clouds at sunrise & sunset

NWS

Hourly sky cover from the National Weather Service. 20–60% cloud often gives the most colorful sunrises and sunsets.

Sunrise, sunset & golden hour by month

Month (15th)SunriseGolden hour endsGolden hour startsSunsetBlue hour endsDaylight
January7:16 AM7:59 AM4:06 PM4:48 PM5:19 PM9h 32m
February6:48 AM7:27 AM4:48 PM5:27 PM5:55 PM10h 38m
March7:05 AM7:42 AM6:23 PM6:59 PM7:27 PM11h 54m
April6:14 AM6:51 AM6:55 PM7:32 PM8:01 PM13h 19m
May5:35 AM6:14 AM7:25 PM8:04 PM8:36 PM14h 29m
June5:20 AM6:01 AM7:46 PM8:28 PM9:01 PM15h 08m
July5:33 AM6:14 AM7:44 PM8:25 PM8:57 PM14h 52m
August6:02 AM6:40 AM7:15 PM7:53 PM8:23 PM13h 51m
September6:33 AM7:10 AM6:27 PM7:03 PM7:31 PM12h 30m
October7:04 AM7:42 AM5:36 PM6:13 PM6:41 PM11h 09m
November6:41 AM7:22 AM3:53 PM4:34 PM5:04 PM9h 53m
December7:12 AM7:56 AM3:41 PM4:25 PM4:56 PM9h 13m

Local time in America/New York, daylight saving time included.

Where the sun rises and sets in Milford

At Milford the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 57° (ENE) at the June solstice and 121° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 303° (WNW) in June to 239° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 72° in summer but only 25° in winter.

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Best photo spots near Milford

232 photo locations lie within 80 km of Milford. Each links to a full planning page with sunrise and sunset directions.

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park34 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 151 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Historic District38 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · 171 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point51 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 252 m

Waterfalls

Roaring Brook FallsWaterfall
Roaring Brook Falls31 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Wadsworth Falls State ParkWaterfall
Wadsworth Falls State Park47 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Waterfall
Roxbury Falls39 km away · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 73 m
Waterfall
Wadsworth Falls45 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 43 m
Waterfall
Rippowan Falls45 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 2 m
Mill Pond FallsWaterfall
Mill Pond Falls59 km away · Capitol Planning Region

State Parks

Silver Sands State ParkState Park
Silver Sands State Park2.8 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Indian Well State ParkState Park
Indian Well State Park14 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Osbornedale State ParkState Park
Osbornedale State Park14 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
West Rock Ridge State ParkState Park
West Rock Ridge State Park15 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Farm River State ParkState Park
Farm River State Park17 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Kettletown State ParkState Park
Kettletown State Park25 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region

Lakes

Flax PondLake
Flax Pond30 km away · Suffolk County · -1 m
Artist LakeLake
Artist Lake39 km away · Suffolk County · 14 m
Candlewood LakeLake
Candlewood Lake46 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 127 m
Wildwood Lake (New York)Lake
Wildwood Lake (New York)49 km away · Suffolk County · 6 m
Pameacha PondLake
Pameacha Pond49 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 23 m
Bantam LakeLake
Bantam Lake55 km away · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 272 m

Lighthouses

Stratford Point LightLighthouse
Stratford Point Light8.8 km away · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Tongue Point LightLighthouse
Tongue Point Light12 km away · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Southwest Ledge LightLighthouse
Southwest Ledge Light11 km away
Five Mile Point LightLighthouse
Five Mile Point Light13 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Bridgeport Harbor LightLighthouse
Bridgeport Harbor Light13 km away · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Black Rock Harbor LightLighthouse
Black Rock Harbor Light16 km away · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Beaches

Walnut BeachBeach
Walnut Beach3.4 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Cedar BeachBeach
Cedar Beach29 km away · Suffolk County
Beach
Greenwich Point50 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland BeachBeach
Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach60 km away · Westchester County
Beach
Bar Beach67 km away · Nassau County
Orchard BeachBeach
Orchard Beach73 km away · Bronx County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Milford is estimated at Bortle 8 (city sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is Mount Snow, about 193 km (120 mi) away (Bortle 3). The Milky Way core is up during darkness from March to September, best in June. Northern lights need roughly Kp 6.0+ to appear low on the northern horizon here.

Darkest skies within 200 km

LocationTypeDistanceEst. Bortle
Mount SnowMountain Peak193 km (120 mi)3
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:09 AM – 5:09 AM0.010°
March4:21 AM – 5:31 AM1.217°
April2:21 AM – 4:31 AM2.219°
May12:18 AM – 3:38 AM3.320°
June10:36 PM – 3:06 AM4.520°
July10:26 PM – 1:46 AM3.320°
August9:37 PM – 11:37 PM2.019°
September8:37 PM – 9:37 PM1.016°
October7:44 PM – 7:44 PM0.010°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 50% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (65%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.

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FAQ

What time is golden hour in Milford today?
Today the morning golden hour is 6:53 AM – 7:48 AM and the evening golden hour is 5:28 PM – 6:23 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Milford in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:13 PM and blue hour ends around 6:41 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Milford?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 8:29 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:27 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Milford?
Good options nearby include Walnut Beach, West Breakwater Lighthouse, Stratford Lighthouse. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Milford?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 8). Drive to Mount Snow (193 km (120 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Milford?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 6.0 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (50°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.