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45.0655° N93.2019° W268 mBortle 8Chicago

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in New Brighton, MN

Ramsey County, Minnesota · pop. 22,351

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

New Brighton is a city of about 22,351 people in Ramsey County, Minnesota, at 268 m (879 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 New Brighton

Live
Sunrise
7:36 AM
Sunset
6:21 PM
Golden hour AM
7:17 AM – 8:16 AM
Golden hour PM
5:40 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 / 1:17 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
January7:48 AM8:35 AM4:11 PM4:57 PM5:30 PM9h 09m
February7:15 AM7:56 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 51m
June5:26 AM6:11 AM8:17 PM9:02 PM9:40 PM15h 36m
July5:41 AM6:25 AM8:14 PM8:58 PM9:34 PM15h 17m
August6:15 AM6:56 AM7:41 PM8:21 PM8:53 PM14h 06m
September6:52 AM7:31 AM6:47 PM7:26 PM7:55 PM12h 33m
October7:29 AM8:09 AM5:49 PM6:29 PM6:59 PM11h 00m
November7:11 AM7:56 AM4:01 PM4:45 PM5:17 PM9h 34m
December7:45 AM8:34 AM3:44 PM4:32 PM5:06 PM8h 47m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in New Brighton

At New Brighton 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 21° in winter.

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June solsticeEquinoxesDecember solstice

Best photo spots near New Brighton

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point29 km away · Hennepin County · 288 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Lake Park32 km away · Hennepin County · 239 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point32 km away · Washington County · 204 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Taylor Falls Overlook - South57 km away · Chisago County · 232 m

Waterfalls

Saint Anthony FallsWaterfall
Saint Anthony Falls10 km away · Hennepin County · 241 m
Minnehaha FallsWaterfall
Minnehaha Falls17 km away · Hennepin County · 247 m
Waterfall
Hidden Falls17 km away · Hennepin County
Waterfall
Shadow Falls14 km away · Ramsey County · 255 m
Waterfall
Apple River Falls40 km away · Saint Croix County · 226 m
Waterfall
Cascade Falls (Osceola)63 km away · Saint Croix County

State Parks

Fort Snelling State ParkState Park
Fort Snelling State Park20 km away · Dakota County
William O'Brien State ParkState Park
William O'Brien State Park38 km away · Washington County
Afton State ParkState Park
Afton State Park40 km away · Washington County
Willow River State ParkState Park
Willow River State Park41 km away · Saint Croix County
Kinnickinnic State ParkState Park
Kinnickinnic State Park44 km away · Pierce County
Interstate ParkState Park
Interstate Park56 km away · Polk County

Lakes

Lake JosephineLake
Lake Josephine5.0 km away · Ramsey County · 270 m
Bennett LakeLake
Bennett Lake7.1 km away · Ramsey County · 270 m
Vadnais LakeLake
Vadnais Lake8.8 km away · Ramsey County · 269 m
Como LakeLake
Como Lake11 km away · Ramsey County · 269 m
Wirth LakeLake
Wirth Lake13 km away · Hennepin County · 249 m
Amelia LakeLake
Amelia Lake14 km away · Anoka County · 276 m

Beaches

Beach
Cedar Lake East Beach15 km away · Hennepin County

Botanical Gardens

Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryBotanical Garden
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory10 km away · Ramsey County
Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)Botanical Garden
Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)12 km away · Ramsey County
University of Minnesota Landscape ArboretumBotanical Garden
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum40 km away · Carver County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central New Brighton is estimated at Bortle 8 (city sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is St. Croix State Park, about 112 km (70 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 Park112 km (70 mi)2
Father Hennepin State ParkState Park122 km (76 mi)2
Mille Lacs Kathio State ParkState Park125 km (78 mi)2
Mille Lacs Kathio Observation TowerFire Lookout126 km (78 mi)2
Mille Lacs National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge126 km (78 mi)2
Mille Lacs LakeLake135 km (84 mi)2
Red Cedar LakeLake140 km (87 mi)2
White Pine Lookout TowerFire Lookout141 km (88 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 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 New Brighton today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:17 AM – 8:16 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 New Brighton 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 New Brighton?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:04 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:34 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near New Brighton?
Good options nearby include Lake Josephine, Bennett Lake, Vadnais Lake. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from New Brighton?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 8). Drive to St. Croix State Park (112 km (70 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in New Brighton?
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.