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41.0329° N73.8429° W52 mBortle 9New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Greenburgh, NY

Westchester County, New York · pop. 86,764

  • Sunrise 7:13 AM
  • Sunset 6:09 PM
  • Bortle 9

Greenburgh is a city of about 86,764 people in Westchester County, New York, at 52 m (171 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 6:09 PM; the evening golden hour runs 5:31 PM – 6:26 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Greenburgh

Live
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
6:09 PM
Golden hour AM
6:56 AM – 7:51 AM
Golden hour PM
5:31 PM – 6:26 PM
Blue hour AM
6:45 AM – 6:56 AM
Blue hour PM
6:26 PM – 6:37 PM
Full darkness
7:40 PM – 5:42 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:25 PM / 1:07 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
January7:19 AM8:01 AM4:09 PM4:52 PM5:22 PM9h 33m
February6:51 AM7:29 AM4:52 PM5:30 PM5:58 PM10h 39m
March7:08 AM7:44 AM6:26 PM7:02 PM7:30 PM11h 54m
April6:17 AM6:54 AM6:58 PM7:35 PM8:04 PM13h 18m
May5:38 AM6:18 AM7:27 PM8:07 PM8:38 PM14h 28m
June5:23 AM6:05 AM7:48 PM8:30 PM9:04 PM15h 07m
July5:37 AM6:17 AM7:47 PM8:27 PM9:00 PM14h 51m
August6:06 AM6:44 AM7:18 PM7:56 PM8:25 PM13h 50m
September6:37 AM7:13 AM6:30 PM7:06 PM7:34 PM12h 30m
October7:07 AM7:45 AM5:39 PM6:16 PM6:44 PM11h 09m
November6:44 AM7:25 AM3:57 PM4:38 PM5:08 PM9h 54m
December7:14 AM7:58 AM3:45 PM4:29 PM5:00 PM9h 15m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in Greenburgh

At Greenburgh the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 57° (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 72° in summer but only 26° in winter.

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June solsticeEquinoxesDecember solstice

Best photo spots near Greenburgh

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park29 km away · Queens County · 22 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park31 km away · Passaic County · 21 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Top of the Rock33 km away · New York County · 19 m
Scenic Viewpoint
The Overlook36 km away · Queens County · 46 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park52 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 151 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Lookout Point69 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 252 m

Waterfalls

Great FallsWaterfall
Great Falls31 km away · Passaic County
Waterfall
Rippowan Falls25 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 2 m
Waterfall
Passaic Falls31 km away · Passaic County · 19 m
Waterfall
Buttermilk Falls39 km away · Orange County · 16 m
Waterfall
Indian Brook Falls42 km away · Putnam County
Boonton FallsWaterfall
Boonton Falls50 km away · Morris County

State Parks

Tallman Mountain State ParkState Park
Tallman Mountain State Park5.8 km away · Rockland County
Hook Mountain State ParkState Park
Hook Mountain State Park12 km away · Rockland County
Nyack Beach State ParkState Park
Nyack Beach State Park11 km away · Rockland County
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic SiteState Park
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site12 km away · Westchester County
State Park
Blauvelt State Park9.5 km away · Rockland County
Roberto Clemente State ParkState Park
Roberto Clemente State Park21 km away · Bronx County

Lakes

Harlem MeerLake
Harlem Meer28 km away · New York County · 6 m
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis ReservoirLake
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir29 km away · New York County
Collect PondLake
Collect Pond38 km away · New York County · 5 m
Lake OscawanaLake
Lake Oscawana40 km away · Putnam County · 155 m
Greenwood LakeLake
Greenwood Lake44 km away · Passaic County
Canopus LakeLake
Canopus Lake48 km away · Putnam County · 278 m

Lighthouses

Tarrytown LightLighthouse
Tarrytown Light6.3 km away · Westchester County
Great Captain Island LightLighthouse
Great Captain Island Light19 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Execution Rocks LightLighthouse
Execution Rocks Light19 km away · Nassau County
Jeffrey's Hook LightLighthouse
Jeffrey's Hook Light22 km away · New York County
Stepping Stones LightLighthouse
Stepping Stones Light24 km away · Nassau County
Stony Point LightLighthouse
Stony Point Light26 km away · Rockland County

Beaches

Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland BeachBeach
Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach16 km away · Westchester County
Orchard BeachBeach
Orchard Beach19 km away · Bronx County
Beach
Greenwich Point23 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Beach
Bar Beach28 km away · Nassau County
Beach
North Hempstead Beach Park28 km away · Nassau County
Beach
Water Taxi Beach34 km away · New York County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Greenburgh is estimated at Bortle 9 (inner-city sky). The nearest truly dark location in our database is Buttermilk Falls, about 194 km (120 mi) away (Bortle 3). 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.

Darkest skies within 200 km

LocationTypeDistanceEst. Bortle
Buttermilk FallsWaterfall194 km (120 mi)3
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:12 AM – 5:12 AM0.010°
March4:24 AM – 5:34 AM1.217°
April2:23 AM – 4:33 AM2.220°
May12:20 AM – 3:40 AM3.320°
June10:37 PM – 3:07 AM4.520°
July10:28 PM – 1:48 AM3.320°
August9:39 PM – 11:49 PM2.220°
September8:40 PM – 9:50 PM1.217°
October7:47 PM – 7:47 PM0.011°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 50% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (65%). 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 Greenburgh today?
Today the morning golden hour is 6:56 AM – 7:51 AM and the evening golden hour is 5:31 PM – 6:26 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Greenburgh in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:16 PM and blue hour ends around 6:44 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Greenburgh?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 8:32 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:31 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Greenburgh?
Good options nearby include Tarrytown Light, Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach, Orchard Beach. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Greenburgh?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 9). Drive to Buttermilk Falls (194 km (120 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Greenburgh?
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.