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45.1608° N93.2349° W276 mBortle 8Chicago

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Blaine, MN

Anoka County, Minnesota · pop. 62,124

  • Sunrise 7:36 AM
  • Sunset 6:21 PM
  • Bortle 8

Blaine is a city of about 62,124 people in Anoka County, Minnesota, at 276 m (906 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 Blaine

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
February7:15 AM7:57 AM4:59 PM5:41 PM6:11 PM10h 26m
March7:26 AM8:05 AM6:40 PM7:19 PM7:48 PM11h 53m
April6:29 AM7:08 AM7:19 PM7:58 PM8:29 PM13h 30m
May5:44 AM6:27 AM7:53 PM8:36 PM9:10 PM14h 52m
June5:26 AM6:11 AM8:17 PM9:03 PM9:40 PM15h 37m
July5:41 AM6:25 AM8:14 PM8:58 PM9:34 PM15h 18m
August6:15 AM6:56 AM7:41 PM8:22 PM8:54 PM14h 06m
September6:52 AM7:31 AM6:47 PM7:26 PM7:55 PM12h 34m
October7:29 AM8:09 AM5:49 PM6:29 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 Blaine

At Blaine 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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June solsticeEquinoxesDecember solstice

Best photo spots near Blaine

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point32 km away · Hennepin County · 288 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point36 km away · Washington County · 204 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Lake Park41 km away · Hennepin County · 239 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Taylor Falls Overlook - South53 km away · Chisago County · 232 m

Waterfalls

Saint Anthony FallsWaterfall
Saint Anthony Falls20 km away · Hennepin County · 241 m
Minnehaha FallsWaterfall
Minnehaha Falls27 km away · Hennepin County · 247 m
Waterfall
Hidden Falls28 km away · Hennepin County
Waterfall
Shadow Falls24 km away · Ramsey County · 255 m
Waterfall
Apple River Falls41 km away · Saint Croix County · 226 m
Waterfall
Cascade Falls (Osceola)64 km away · Saint Croix County

State Parks

Fort Snelling State ParkState Park
Fort Snelling State Park31 km away · Dakota County
William O'Brien State ParkState Park
William O'Brien State Park37 km away · Washington County
Willow River State ParkState Park
Willow River State Park46 km away · Saint Croix County
Afton State ParkState Park
Afton State Park49 km away · Washington County
Interstate ParkState Park
Interstate Park52 km away · Polk County
Kinnickinnic State ParkState Park
Kinnickinnic State Park53 km away · Pierce County

Lakes

Amelia LakeLake
Amelia Lake15 km away · Anoka County · 276 m
Lake JosephineLake
Lake Josephine15 km away · Ramsey County · 270 m
Vadnais LakeLake
Vadnais Lake16 km away · Ramsey County · 269 m
Bennett LakeLake
Bennett Lake17 km away · Ramsey County · 270 m
White Bear LakeLake
White Bear Lake22 km away · Washington County · 281 m
Como LakeLake
Como Lake22 km away · Ramsey County · 269 m

Beaches

Beach
Cedar Lake East Beach23 km away · Hennepin County

Botanical Gardens

Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryBotanical Garden
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory21 km away · Ramsey County
Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)Botanical Garden
Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)23 km away · Ramsey County
University of Minnesota Landscape ArboretumBotanical Garden
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum45 km away · Carver County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Blaine is estimated at Bortle 8 (city sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is St. Croix State Park, about 104 km (64 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 Park104 km (64 mi)2
Father Hennepin State ParkState Park111 km (69 mi)2
Mille Lacs Kathio State ParkState Park115 km (71 mi)2
Mille Lacs Kathio Observation TowerFire Lookout115 km (71 mi)2
Mille Lacs National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge115 km (71 mi)2
Mille Lacs LakeLake124 km (77 mi)2
White Pine Lookout TowerFire Lookout130 km (81 mi)2
Kenney Lake OverlookScenic Viewpoint138 km (86 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 Blaine 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 Blaine in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:29 PM and blue hour ends around 6:59 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Blaine?
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 Blaine?
Good options nearby include Amelia Lake, Lake Josephine, Vadnais Lake. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Blaine?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 8). Drive to St. Croix State Park (104 km (64 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Blaine?
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.