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41.6979° N72.7237° W35 mBortle 7New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Newington, CT

Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut · pop. 30,562

  • Sunrise 7:09 AM
  • Sunset 6:03 PM
  • Bortle 7

Newington is a city of about 30,562 people in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Today the sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 6:03 PM; the evening golden hour runs 5:25 PM – 6:21 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Newington

Live
Sunrise
7:09 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Golden hour AM
6:52 AM – 7:47 AM
Golden hour PM
5:25 PM – 6:21 PM
Blue hour AM
6:41 AM – 6:52 AM
Blue hour PM
6:21 PM – 6:32 PM
Full darkness
7:36 PM – 5:38 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:21 PM / 1:01 AM
Day length
10h 54m
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 AM4:02 PM4:45 PM5:16 PM9h 29m
February6:47 AM7:26 AM4:46 PM5:24 PM5:53 PM10h 37m
March7:04 AM7:41 AM6:21 PM6:58 PM7:25 PM11h 54m
April6:12 AM6:49 AM6:54 PM7:31 PM8:00 PM13h 20m
May5:32 AM6:12 AM7:24 PM8:04 PM8:36 PM14h 32m
June5:17 AM5:59 AM7:46 PM8:28 PM9:02 PM15h 11m
July5:30 AM6:11 AM7:44 PM8:25 PM8:58 PM14h 55m
August6:00 AM6:38 AM7:14 PM7:53 PM8:22 PM13h 52m
September6:32 AM7:08 AM6:26 PM7:02 PM7:30 PM12h 30m
October7:03 AM7:41 AM5:33 PM6:11 PM6:39 PM11h 08m
November6:41 AM7:22 AM3:51 PM4:32 PM5:02 PM9h 51m
December7:12 AM7:56 AM3:37 PM4:22 PM4:54 PM9h 10m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in Newington

At Newington the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 57° (ENE) at the June solstice and 122° (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 Newington

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Historic District31 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · 171 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point59 km away · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 182 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point62 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 252 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park68 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 151 m

Waterfalls

Mill Pond FallsWaterfall
Mill Pond Falls0.7 km away · Capitol Planning Region
Wadsworth Falls State ParkWaterfall
Wadsworth Falls State Park18 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Waterfall
Westfield Falls13 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 42 m
Roaring Brook FallsWaterfall
Roaring Brook Falls30 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Waterfall
Wadsworth Falls19 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 43 m
Waterfall
Buttermilk Falls24 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · 215 m

State Parks

Dinosaur State Park and ArboretumState Park
Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum7.7 km away · Capitol Planning Region
River Highlands State ParkState Park
River Highlands State Park12 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Lamentation Mountain State ParkState Park
Lamentation Mountain State Park14 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Talcott Mountain State ParkState Park
Talcott Mountain State Park15 km away · Capitol Planning Region
Windsor Meadows State ParkState Park
Windsor Meadows State Park15 km away · Capitol Planning Region
Horse Guard State ParkState Park
Horse Guard State Park16 km away · Capitol Planning Region

Lakes

Pameacha PondLake
Pameacha Pond18 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 23 m
Wangumbaug LakeLake
Wangumbaug Lake34 km away · Capitol Planning Region · 157 m
Bantam LakeLake
Bantam Lake42 km away · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 272 m
Gardner LakeLake
Gardner Lake46 km away · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · 116 m
Mansfield Hollow LakeLake
Mansfield Hollow Lake45 km away · Capitol Planning Region · 64 m
Lake WaramaugLake
Lake Waramaug53 km away · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 211 m

Lighthouses

Lighthouse
Chester Rock Light43 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Five Mile Point LightLighthouse
Five Mile Point Light52 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Falkner Island LightLighthouse
Falkner Island Light54 km away
Southwest Ledge LightLighthouse
Southwest Ledge Light54 km away
Lighthouse
Essex Reef Light49 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Saybrook Breakwater LightLighthouse
Saybrook Breakwater Light58 km away · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Beaches

McCook Point ParkBeach
McCook Point Park61 km away · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Walnut BeachBeach
Walnut Beach63 km away · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Beach
Ocean Beach68 km away · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Newington is estimated at Bortle 7 (suburban / urban transition). The nearest truly dark location in our database is Mount Snow, about 141 km (88 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 Peak141 km (88 mi)3
Townshend State ParkState Park149 km (93 mi)3
Scott Covered BridgeCovered Bridge150 km (93 mi)3
Stratton MountainMountain Peak155 km (96 mi)3
Stratton Mountain Lookout TowerFire Lookout155 km (96 mi)3
Chiselville Covered BridgeCovered Bridge156 km (97 mi)3
Jamaica State ParkState Park157 km (97 mi)3
Overlook TrailScenic Viewpoint157 km (97 mi)3
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
March4:21 AM – 5:21 AM1.016°
April2:22 AM – 4:22 AM2.019°
May12:30 AM – 3:30 AM3.019°
June10:39 PM – 2:59 AM4.319°
July10:29 PM – 1:39 AM3.219°
August9:39 PM – 11:39 PM2.019°
September8:37 PM – 9:37 PM1.016°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 49% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (64%). 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 Newington today?
Today the morning golden hour is 6:52 AM – 7:47 AM and the evening golden hour is 5:25 PM – 6:21 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Newington in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:11 PM and blue hour ends around 6:39 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Newington?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 8:30 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:24 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Newington?
Good options nearby include Farmington Mountain, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, Rattlesnake Mountain. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Newington?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 7). Drive to Mount Snow (141 km (88 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Newington?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 6.0 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (51°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.