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40.9487° N73.7326° WBortle 9New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Mamaroneck, NY

Westchester County, New York · pop. 19,375

  • Sunrise 7:12 AM
  • Sunset 6:08 PM
  • Bortle 9

Mamaroneck is a city of about 19,375 people in Westchester County, New York. Today the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 6:08 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 Mamaroneck

Live
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Golden hour AM
6:55 AM – 7:50 AM
Golden hour PM
5:31 PM – 6:26 PM
Blue hour AM
6:44 AM – 6:55 AM
Blue hour PM
6:26 PM – 6:36 PM
Full darkness
7:40 PM – 5:42 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:24 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
January7:18 AM8:01 AM4:09 PM4:52 PM5:22 PM9h 33m
February6:50 AM7:29 AM4:51 PM5:30 PM5:58 PM10h 39m
March7:08 AM7:44 AM6:25 PM7:02 PM7:29 PM11h 54m
April6:17 AM6:53 AM6:58 PM7:35 PM8:03 PM13h 18m
May5:38 AM6:18 AM7:27 PM8:06 PM8:37 PM14h 28m
June5:23 AM6:05 AM7:48 PM8:29 PM9:03 PM15h 06m
July5:36 AM6:17 AM7:46 PM8:27 PM8:59 PM14h 50m
August6:06 AM6:43 AM7:17 PM7:55 PM8:25 PM13h 50m
September6:36 AM7:12 AM6:30 PM7:06 PM7:34 PM12h 30m
October7:07 AM7:44 AM5:39 PM6:16 PM6:44 PM11h 09m
November6:43 AM7:24 AM3:57 PM4:38 PM5:07 PM9h 55m
December7:13 AM7:57 AM3:45 PM4:28 PM4:59 PM9h 15m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in Mamaroneck

At Mamaroneck 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 72° in summer but only 26° in winter.

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Best photo spots near Mamaroneck

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park23 km away · Queens County · 22 m
Scenic Viewpoint
The Overlook28 km away · Queens County · 46 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Top of the Rock30 km away · New York County · 19 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park38 km away · Passaic County · 21 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Overlook Park54 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 151 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook County Park64 km away · Monmouth County · 67 m

Waterfalls

Waterfall
Rippowan Falls19 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 2 m
Great FallsWaterfall
Great Falls38 km away · Passaic County
Waterfall
Passaic Falls38 km away · Passaic County · 19 m
Waterfall
Hemlock Falls52 km away · Richmond County · 113 m
Waterfall
Buttermilk Falls51 km away · Orange County · 16 m
Waterfall
Indian Brook Falls53 km away · Putnam County

State Parks

Philipse Manor Hall State Historic SiteState Park
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site14 km away · Westchester County
Tallman Mountain State ParkState Park
Tallman Mountain State Park17 km away · Rockland County
Roberto Clemente State ParkState Park
Roberto Clemente State Park19 km away · Bronx County
TreetopsState Park
Treetops19 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Riverbank State ParkState Park
Riverbank State Park23 km away · New York County
Hook Mountain State ParkState Park
Hook Mountain State Park25 km away · Rockland County

Lakes

Harlem MeerLake
Harlem Meer25 km away · New York County · 6 m
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis ReservoirLake
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir26 km away · New York County
Collect PondLake
Collect Pond34 km away · New York County · 5 m
Lake OscawanaLake
Lake Oscawana51 km away · Putnam County · 155 m
Flax PondLake
Flax Pond50 km away · Suffolk County · -1 m
Greenwood LakeLake
Greenwood Lake56 km away · Passaic County

Lighthouses

Execution Rocks LightLighthouse
Execution Rocks Light7.9 km away · Nassau County
Great Captain Island LightLighthouse
Great Captain Island Light9.9 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Stepping Stones LightLighthouse
Stepping Stones Light14 km away · Nassau County
Lighthouse
Sands Point Light9.2 km away · Nassau County
Stamford Harbor Ledge LightLighthouse
Stamford Harbor Ledge Light17 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Throgs Neck LightLighthouse
Throgs Neck Light17 km away · Bronx County

Beaches

Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland BeachBeach
Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach4.7 km away · Westchester County
Orchard BeachBeach
Orchard Beach11 km away · Bronx County
Beach
Bar Beach15 km away · Nassau County
Beach
North Hempstead Beach Park15 km away · Nassau County
Beach
Greenwich Point14 km away · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Beach
Water Taxi Beach30 km away · New York County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Mamaroneck is estimated at Bortle 9 (inner-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
February5:12 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 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 Mamaroneck today?
Today the morning golden hour is 6:55 AM – 7:50 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 Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 8:31 PM — and earliest in December, around 4:31 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Mamaroneck?
Good options nearby include Rye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach, Execution Rocks Light, Sands Point Light. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Mamaroneck?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 9).
Can you see the northern lights in Mamaroneck?
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.