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45.2333° N93.2913° W271 mBortle 7Chicago

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Andover, MN

Anoka County, Minnesota · pop. 32,213

  • Sunrise 7:36 AM
  • Sunset 6:21 PM
  • Bortle 7

Andover is a city of about 32,213 people in Anoka County, Minnesota, at 271 m (889 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:21 PM; the evening golden hour runs 5:40 PM – 6:39 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Andover

Live
Sunrise
7:36 AM
Sunset
6:21 PM
Golden hour AM
7:18 AM – 8:17 AM
Golden hour PM
5:40 PM – 6:39 PM
Blue hour AM
7:06 AM – 7:18 AM
Blue hour PM
6:39 PM – 6:51 PM
Full darkness
7:59 PM – 5:59 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:52 PM / 1:17 AM
Day length
10h 45m
Sunrise azimuth
104°
Sunset azimuth
256°
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Times in America/Chicago. 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
January7:49 AM8:36 AM4:10 PM4:57 PM5:30 PM9h 08m
February7:16 AM7:57 AM4:59 PM5:41 PM6:11 PM10h 25m
March7:27 AM8:06 AM6:40 PM7:19 PM7:49 PM11h 53m
April6:29 AM7:08 AM7:19 PM7:59 PM8:30 PM13h 30m
May5:44 AM6:27 AM7:54 PM8:36 PM9:11 PM14h 52m
June5:26 AM6:11 AM8:18 PM9:03 PM9:41 PM15h 37m
July5:41 AM6:25 AM8:15 PM8:59 PM9:35 PM15h 18m
August6:15 AM6:56 AM7:41 PM8:22 PM8:54 PM14h 07m
September6:52 AM7:31 AM6:47 PM7:26 PM7:56 PM12h 34m
October7:30 AM8:10 AM5:49 PM6:30 PM6:59 PM11h 00m
November7:12 AM7:57 AM4:00 PM4:45 PM5:17 PM9h 33m
December7:46 AM8:35 AM3:43 PM4:32 PM5:06 PM8h 46m

Local time in America/Chicago, daylight saving time included.

Where the sun rises and sets in Andover

At Andover the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 55° (NE) at the June solstice and 124° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 306° (NW) in June to 237° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 68° in summer but only 21° in winter.

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Best photo spots near Andover

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point36 km away · Hennepin County · 288 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point43 km away · Washington County · 204 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Lake Park49 km away · Hennepin County · 239 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Taylor Falls Overlook - South53 km away · Chisago County · 232 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Scenic View Park79 km away · Benton County · 327 m

Waterfalls

Saint Anthony FallsWaterfall
Saint Anthony Falls28 km away · Hennepin County · 241 m
Minnehaha FallsWaterfall
Minnehaha Falls36 km away · Hennepin County · 247 m
Waterfall
Hidden Falls37 km away · Hennepin County
Waterfall
Shadow Falls33 km away · Ramsey County · 255 m
Waterfall
Apple River Falls46 km away · Saint Croix County · 226 m
Waterfall
Cascade Falls (Osceola)68 km away · Saint Croix County

State Parks

Fort Snelling State ParkState Park
Fort Snelling State Park40 km away · Dakota County
William O'Brien State ParkState Park
William O'Brien State Park41 km away · Washington County
Interstate ParkState Park
Interstate Park53 km away · Polk County
Lake Maria State ParkState Park
Lake Maria State Park53 km away · Wright County
Willow River State ParkState Park
Willow River State Park53 km away · Saint Croix County
Wild River State ParkState Park
Wild River State Park54 km away · Chisago County

Lakes

Lake GeorgeLake
Lake George14 km away · Anoka County · 273 m
Amelia LakeLake
Amelia Lake22 km away · Anoka County · 276 m
Lake JosephineLake
Lake Josephine24 km away · Ramsey County · 270 m
Vadnais LakeLake
Vadnais Lake25 km away · Ramsey County · 269 m
Bennett LakeLake
Bennett Lake27 km away · Ramsey County · 270 m
Medicine LakeLake
Medicine Lake27 km away · Hennepin County · 270 m

Beaches

Beach
Cedar Lake East Beach30 km away · Hennepin County

Botanical Gardens

Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryBotanical Garden
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory30 km away · Ramsey County
Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)Botanical Garden
Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)32 km away · Ramsey County
University of Minnesota Landscape ArboretumBotanical Garden
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum49 km away · Carver County
Munsinger Gardens and Clemens GardensBotanical Garden
Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens75 km away · Benton County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Andover is estimated at Bortle 7 (suburban / urban transition). The nearest truly dark location in our database is St. Croix State Park, about 99 km (62 mi) away (Bortle 2). The Milky Way core is up during darkness from April to August, best in June. Northern lights need roughly Kp 4.5+ to appear low on the northern horizon here.

Darkest skies within 200 km

LocationTypeDistanceEst. Bortle
St. Croix State ParkState Park99 km (62 mi)2
Father Hennepin State ParkState Park102 km (64 mi)2
Mille Lacs Kathio State ParkState Park106 km (66 mi)2
Mille Lacs Kathio Observation TowerFire Lookout106 km (66 mi)2
Mille Lacs National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge106 km (66 mi)2
Mille Lacs LakeLake115 km (71 mi)2
White Pine Lookout TowerFire Lookout122 km (76 mi)2
Kenney Lake OverlookScenic Viewpoint129 km (80 mi)2
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
March5:18 AM – 5:38 AM0.312°
April3:17 AM – 4:37 AM1.315°
May1:16 AM – 3:26 AM2.216°
June11:38 PM – 2:48 AM3.216°
July11:21 PM – 1:31 AM2.216°
August10:17 PM – 11:27 PM1.215°
September9:07 PM – 9:27 PM0.312°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show July as the clearest month (about 49% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (69%). 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 Andover today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:18 AM – 8:17 AM and the evening golden hour is 5:40 PM – 6:39 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Andover in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:30 PM and blue hour ends around 6:59 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Andover?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:05 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:34 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Andover?
Good options nearby include Lake George, Amelia Lake, Lake Josephine. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Andover?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 7). Drive to St. Croix State Park (99 km (62 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Andover?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 4.5 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (54°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.