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44.9426° N93.2256° W250 mBortle 8Chicago

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Longfellow Community, MN

Hennepin County, Minnesota · pop. 29,295

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

Longfellow Community is a city of about 29,295 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, at 250 m (820 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:21 PM; the evening golden hour runs 5:41 PM – 6:39 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Longfellow Community

Live
Sunrise
7:36 AM
Sunset
6:21 PM
Golden hour AM
7:17 AM – 8:16 AM
Golden hour PM
5:41 PM – 6:39 PM
Blue hour AM
7:06 AM – 7:17 AM
Blue hour PM
6:39 PM – 6:51 PM
Full darkness
7:59 PM – 5:59 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:51 PM / 1:18 AM
Day length
10h 46m
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
January7:48 AM8:35 AM4:11 PM4:58 PM5:30 PM9h 10m
February7:15 AM7:56 AM5:00 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 29m
May5:45 AM6:27 AM7:53 PM8:35 PM9:10 PM14h 50m
June5:27 AM6:12 AM8:17 PM9:02 PM9:39 PM15h 35m
July5:41 AM6:25 AM8:14 PM8:58 PM9:33 PM15h 16m
August6:16 AM6:56 AM7:41 PM8:21 PM8:53 PM14h 05m
September6:52 AM7:31 AM6:47 PM7:26 PM7:55 PM12h 33m
October7:29 AM8:09 AM5:50 PM6:30 PM6:59 PM11h 01m
November7:11 AM7:56 AM4:01 PM4:46 PM5:17 PM9h 34m
December7:45 AM8:34 AM3:44 PM4:33 PM5:07 PM8h 48m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in Longfellow Community

At Longfellow Community the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 55° (NE) at the June solstice and 123° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 305° (NW) in June to 237° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 68° in summer but only 22° in winter.

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Best photo spots near Longfellow Community

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Lake Park19 km away · Hennepin County · 239 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point24 km away · Hennepin County · 288 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point37 km away · Washington County · 204 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Taylor Falls Overlook - South68 km away · Chisago County · 232 m

Waterfalls

Saint Anthony FallsWaterfall
Saint Anthony Falls5.1 km away · Hennepin County · 241 m
Minnehaha FallsWaterfall
Minnehaha Falls3.3 km away · Hennepin County · 247 m
Waterfall
Hidden Falls4.5 km away · Hennepin County
Waterfall
Shadow Falls2.2 km away · Ramsey County · 255 m
Waterfall
Apple River Falls47 km away · Saint Croix County · 226 m
Waterfall
Cascade Falls (Osceola)69 km away · Saint Croix County

State Parks

Fort Snelling State ParkState Park
Fort Snelling State Park7.3 km away · Dakota County
Afton State ParkState Park
Afton State Park36 km away · Washington County
Kinnickinnic State ParkState Park
Kinnickinnic State Park39 km away · Pierce County
Willow River State ParkState Park
Willow River State Park43 km away · Saint Croix County
William O'Brien State ParkState Park
William O'Brien State Park47 km away · Washington County
Minnesota Valley State Recreation AreaState Park
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area49 km away · Scott County

Lakes

Powderhorn LakeLake
Powderhorn Lake2.5 km away · Hennepin County · 249 m
Lake HiawathaLake
Lake Hiawatha2.6 km away · Hennepin County · 248 m
Lake NokomisLake
Lake Nokomis3.9 km away · Hennepin County · 248 m
Lake HarrietLake
Lake Harriet6.7 km away · Hennepin County · 259 m
Bde Maka SkaLake
Bde Maka Ska6.8 km away · Hennepin County
Lake of the IslesLake
Lake of the Isles6.6 km away · Hennepin County · 260 m

Beaches

Beach
Cedar Lake East Beach7.6 km away · Hennepin County

Botanical Gardens

Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)Botanical Garden
Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)5.8 km away · Ramsey County
Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryBotanical Garden
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory7.3 km away · Ramsey County
University of Minnesota Landscape ArboretumBotanical Garden
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum32 km away · Carver County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Longfellow Community is estimated at Bortle 8 (city sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is St. Croix State Park, about 125 km (78 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 Park125 km (78 mi)2
Father Hennepin State ParkState Park135 km (84 mi)2
Mille Lacs Kathio State ParkState Park138 km (86 mi)2
Mille Lacs Kathio Observation TowerFire Lookout138 km (86 mi)2
Mille Lacs National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge139 km (86 mi)2
Mille Lacs LakeLake148 km (92 mi)2
Red Cedar LakeLake148 km (92 mi)2
Dorothy Lake State Natural AreaLake154 km (96 mi)2
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
March5:17 AM – 5:37 AM0.312°
April3:16 AM – 4:36 AM1.315°
May1:14 AM – 3:24 AM2.216°
June11:35 PM – 2:45 AM3.216°
July11:19 PM – 1:29 AM2.216°
August10:16 PM – 11:26 PM1.215°
September9:06 PM – 9:26 PM0.312°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show July as the clearest month (about 46% 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 Longfellow Community today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:17 AM – 8:16 AM and the evening golden hour is 5:41 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 Longfellow Community 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 Longfellow Community?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:04 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:35 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Longfellow Community?
Good options nearby include Powderhorn Lake, Lake Hiawatha, Lake Nokomis. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Longfellow Community?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 8). Drive to St. Croix State Park (125 km (78 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Longfellow Community?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 4.5 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (53°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.