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40.8768° N73.3246° W68 mBortle 8New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in East Northport, NY

Suffolk County, New York · pop. 20,217

  • Sunrise 7:11 AM
  • Sunset 6:07 PM
  • Bortle 8

East Northport is a city of about 20,217 people in Suffolk County, New York, at 68 m (223 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 6:07 PM; the evening golden hour runs 5:29 PM – 6:24 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at East Northport

Live
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Golden hour AM
6:53 AM – 7:48 AM
Golden hour PM
5:29 PM – 6:24 PM
Blue hour AM
6:43 AM – 6:53 AM
Blue hour PM
6:24 PM – 6:35 PM
Full darkness
7:38 PM – 5:40 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:22 PM / 1:05 AM
Day length
10h 56m
Sunrise azimuth
103°
Sunset azimuth
257°
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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
January7:16 AM7:59 AM4:08 PM4:50 PM5:20 PM9h 34m
February6:49 AM7:27 AM4:50 PM5:28 PM5:56 PM10h 40m
March7:06 AM7:42 AM6:24 PM7:00 PM7:28 PM11h 54m
April6:15 AM6:52 AM6:56 PM7:33 PM8:01 PM13h 18m
May5:37 AM6:16 AM7:25 PM8:04 PM8:35 PM14h 28m
June5:22 AM6:03 AM7:46 PM8:27 PM9:01 PM15h 06m
July5:35 AM6:15 AM7:44 PM8:25 PM8:57 PM14h 50m
August6:04 AM6:42 AM7:16 PM7:53 PM8:23 PM13h 49m
September6:35 AM7:11 AM6:28 PM7:04 PM7:32 PM12h 30m
October7:05 AM7:42 AM5:37 PM6:14 PM6:42 PM11h 09m
November6:41 AM7:22 AM3:56 PM4:36 PM5:06 PM9h 55m
December7:12 AM7:55 AM3:43 PM4:27 PM4:58 PM9h 15m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in East Northport

At East Northport the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 58° (ENE) at the June solstice and 121° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 303° (WNW) in June to 239° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 73° in summer but only 26° in winter.

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Best photo spots near East Northport

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
The Overlook47 km away · Queens County · 46 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park48 km away · Queens County · 22 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park55 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 151 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Top of the Rock57 km away · New York County · 19 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park72 km away · Passaic County · 21 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook County Park78 km away · Monmouth County · 67 m

Waterfalls

Waterfall
Rippowan Falls27 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 2 m
Great FallsWaterfall
Great Falls72 km away · Passaic County
Roaring Brook FallsWaterfall
Roaring Brook Falls75 km away · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Waterfall
Roxbury Falls70 km away · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 73 m
Waterfall
Passaic Falls72 km away · Passaic County · 19 m
Waterfall
Indian Brook Falls78 km away · Putnam County

State Parks

Sunken Meadow State ParkState Park
Sunken Meadow State Park6.8 km away · Suffolk County
Nissequogue River State ParkState Park
Nissequogue River State Park8.2 km away · Suffolk County
Brentwood State ParkState Park
Brentwood State Park11 km away · Suffolk County
Trail View State ParkState Park
Trail View State Park14 km away · Nassau County
Belmont Lake State ParkState Park
Belmont Lake State Park16 km away · Suffolk County
Bethpage State ParkState Park
Bethpage State Park18 km away · Nassau County

Lakes

Flax PondLake
Flax Pond18 km away · Suffolk County · -1 m
Artist LakeLake
Artist Lake33 km away · Suffolk County · 14 m
Harlem MeerLake
Harlem Meer54 km away · New York County · 6 m
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis ReservoirLake
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir54 km away · New York County
Wildwood Lake (New York)Lake
Wildwood Lake (New York)55 km away · Suffolk County · 6 m
Collect PondLake
Collect Pond60 km away · New York County · 5 m

Lighthouses

Huntington Harbor LightLighthouse
Huntington Harbor Light9.7 km away · Suffolk County
Eatons Neck LightLighthouse
Eatons Neck Light10 km away · Suffolk County
Cold Spring Harbor LightLighthouse
Cold Spring Harbor Light15 km away · Nassau County
Sheffield Island LightLighthouse
Sheffield Island Light21 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Greens Ledge LightLighthouse
Greens Ledge Light21 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Old Field Point LightLighthouse
Old Field Point Light21 km away · Suffolk County

Beaches

Cedar BeachBeach
Cedar Beach26 km away · Suffolk County
Beach
Cedar Beach27 km away · Suffolk County
Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland BeachBeach
Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach31 km away · Westchester County
Beach
Bar Beach28 km away · Nassau County
Beach
Greenwich Point25 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Beach
Tobay Beach31 km away · Nassau County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central East Northport is estimated at Bortle 8 (city sky). The Milky Way core is up during darkness from March to September, best in June. Northern lights need roughly Kp 6.0+ to appear low on the northern horizon here.

MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:10 AM – 5:10 AM0.010°
March4:22 AM – 5:32 AM1.217°
April2:21 AM – 4:31 AM2.220°
May12:18 AM – 3:38 AM3.320°
June10:35 PM – 3:05 AM4.520°
July10:26 PM – 1:46 AM3.320°
August9:37 PM – 11:47 PM2.220°
September8:38 PM – 9:48 PM1.217°
October7:45 PM – 7:45 PM0.011°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 48% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (70%). 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 East Northport today?
Today the morning golden hour is 6:53 AM – 7:48 AM and the evening golden hour is 5:29 PM – 6:24 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in East Northport in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:14 PM and blue hour ends around 6:42 PM.
When is the latest sunset in East Northport?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 8:29 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:29 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near East Northport?
Good options nearby include Huntington Harbor Light, Eatons Neck Light, Cold Spring Harbor Light. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from East Northport?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 8).
Can you see the northern lights in East Northport?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 6.0 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (50°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.