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37.9901° N84.1796° W303 mBortle 6New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Winchester, KY

Clark County, Kentucky · pop. 18,446

  • Sunrise 7:51 AM
  • Sunset 6:54 PM
  • Bortle 6

Winchester is a city of about 18,446 people in Clark County, Kentucky, at 303 m (994 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:51 AM and sets at 6:54 PM; the evening golden hour runs 6:18 PM – 7:10 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Winchester

Live
Sunrise
7:51 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Golden hour AM
7:34 AM – 8:27 AM
Golden hour PM
6:18 PM – 7:10 PM
Blue hour AM
7:24 AM – 7:34 AM
Blue hour PM
7:10 PM – 7:20 PM
Full darkness
8:21 PM – 6:24 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
4:01 PM / 1:57 AM
Day length
11h 03m
Sunrise azimuth
103°
Sunset azimuth
258°
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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
January7:52 AM8:32 AM5:01 PM5:41 PM6:10 PM9h 49m
February7:28 AM8:04 AM5:39 PM6:16 PM6:43 PM10h 48m
March7:49 AM8:24 AM7:09 PM7:44 PM8:10 PM11h 55m
April7:02 AM7:37 AM7:37 PM8:13 PM8:40 PM13h 11m
May6:27 AM7:05 AM8:03 PM8:41 PM9:10 PM14h 13m
June6:14 AM6:54 AM8:22 PM9:02 PM9:33 PM14h 47m
July6:27 AM7:05 AM8:21 PM9:00 PM9:30 PM14h 33m
August6:53 AM7:29 AM7:56 PM8:32 PM9:00 PM13h 39m
September7:19 AM7:54 AM7:12 PM7:46 PM8:13 PM12h 27m
October7:46 AM8:21 AM6:25 PM7:00 PM7:27 PM11h 15m
November7:18 AM7:57 AM4:48 PM5:26 PM5:54 PM10h 08m
December7:46 AM8:28 AM4:38 PM5:19 PM5:49 PM9h 33m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in Winchester

At Winchester the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 59° (ENE) at the June solstice and 120° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 301° (WNW) in June to 241° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 75° in summer but only 29° in winter.

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Best photo spots near Winchester

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point49 km away · Powell County · 405 m

Waterfalls

Waterfall
Torrent Falls55 km away · Wolfe County
Waterfall
Anglin Falls55 km away · Rockcastle County · 466 m
Waterfall
Rock Bridge Falls60 km away · Wolfe County · 281 m
Waterfall
Broken Leg Falls61 km away · Menifee County · 321 m

State Parks

Fort Boonesborough State ParkState Park
Fort Boonesborough State Park13 km away · Clark County
State Park
Boone Station16 km away · Fayette County
White HallState Park
White Hall23 km away · Madison County
Natural Bridge State Resort ParkState Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park49 km away · Powell County
Blue Licks Battlefield State ParkState Park
Blue Licks Battlefield State Park51 km away · Nicholas County
Old Fort Harrod State ParkState Park
Old Fort Harrod State Park64 km away · Mercer County

Botanical Gardens

University of Kentucky ArboretumBotanical Garden
University of Kentucky Arboretum29 km away · Fayette County
Lexington CemeteryBotanical Garden
Lexington Cemetery30 km away · Fayette County
Nannine Clay Wallis ArboretumBotanical Garden
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum28 km away · Fayette County

Covered Bridges

Colville Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Colville Covered Bridge37 km away · Bourbon County
Covered Bridge over the South Fork of Licking RiverCovered Bridge
Covered Bridge over the South Fork of Licking River45 km away · Harrison County
Hillsboro Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Hillsboro Covered Bridge55 km away · Fleming County
Switzer Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Switzer Covered Bridge58 km away · Franklin County
Johnson Creek Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Johnson Creek Covered Bridge57 km away · Robertson County
Ringos Mill Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Ringos Mill Covered Bridge59 km away · Fleming County

Natural Arches

Double ArchNatural Arch
Double Arch47 km away · Powell County
Natural Arch
Short Creek Arch43 km away · Powell County
Natural Arch
South Fork Twin Arches45 km away · Powell County
Natural Arch
Nada Arches45 km away · Powell County
Natural Arch
Sand Gap Arch46 km away · Powell County
Natural Arch
Star Gap Arch47 km away · Powell County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Winchester is estimated at Bortle 6 (bright suburban sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is Daniel Boone National Forest, about 83 km (51 mi) away (Bortle 2). The Milky Way core is up during darkness from March to September, best in June. Northern lights need roughly Kp 8.0+ to appear low on the northern horizon here.

Darkest skies within 200 km

LocationTypeDistanceEst. Bortle
Daniel Boone National ForestNational Forest83 km (51 mi)2
Falls of BuffaloWaterfall90 km (56 mi)2
Upper SquabbleGhost Town96 km (60 mi)2
Three Forks of Beaver OverlookScenic Viewpoint124 km (77 mi)2
Eagle FallsWaterfall128 km (80 mi)2
Cumberland Falls State Resort ParkState Park128 km (80 mi)2
Lovers Leap OverlookScenic Viewpoint129 km (80 mi)2
Cumberland FallsWaterfall129 km (80 mi)2
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:34 AM – 5:54 AM0.313°
March4:42 AM – 6:12 AM1.519°
April2:46 AM – 5:26 AM2.723°
May12:46 AM – 4:36 AM3.823°
June10:57 PM – 4:17 AM5.323°
July10:51 PM – 2:51 AM4.023°
August10:10 PM – 12:50 AM2.723°
September9:16 PM – 10:46 PM1.520°
October8:28 PM – 8:48 PM0.313°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 48% average cloud cover) and February as the cloudiest (72%). 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 Winchester today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:34 AM – 8:27 AM and the evening golden hour is 6:18 PM – 7:10 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Winchester in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 7:00 PM and blue hour ends around 7:27 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Winchester?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:03 PM — and earliest in December, around 5:21 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Winchester?
Good options nearby include Short Creek Arch, South Fork Twin Arches, Nada Arches. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Winchester?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 6). Drive to Daniel Boone National Forest (83 km (51 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Winchester?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 8.0 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (47°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.