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41.3662° N81.8543° W233 mBortle 7New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Berea, OH

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · pop. 18,874

  • Sunrise 7:45 AM
  • Sunset 6:40 PM
  • Bortle 7

Berea is a city of about 18,874 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, at 233 m (764 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:45 AM and sets at 6:40 PM; the evening golden hour runs 6:02 PM – 6:58 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Berea

Live
Sunrise
7:45 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Golden hour AM
7:28 AM – 8:23 AM
Golden hour PM
6:02 PM – 6:58 PM
Blue hour AM
7:17 AM – 7:28 AM
Blue hour PM
6:58 PM – 7:08 PM
Full darkness
8:13 PM – 6:14 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:57 PM / 1:39 AM
Day length
10h 55m
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
January7:52 AM8:35 AM4:40 PM5:23 PM5:53 PM9h 31m
February7:23 AM8:02 AM5:23 PM6:02 PM6:30 PM10h 38m
March7:40 AM8:17 AM6:58 PM7:34 PM8:02 PM11h 54m
April6:48 AM7:26 AM7:30 PM8:08 PM8:36 PM13h 19m
May6:10 AM6:49 AM8:00 PM8:40 PM9:11 PM14h 30m
June5:54 AM6:36 AM8:21 PM9:03 PM9:37 PM15h 09m
July6:08 AM6:48 AM8:19 PM9:00 PM9:33 PM14h 53m
August6:37 AM7:15 AM7:50 PM8:28 PM8:58 PM13h 51m
September7:09 AM7:45 AM7:02 PM7:39 PM8:06 PM12h 30m
October7:40 AM8:17 AM6:10 PM6:48 PM7:16 PM11h 08m
November7:17 AM7:58 AM4:28 PM5:09 PM5:39 PM9h 53m
December7:47 AM8:32 AM4:15 PM5:00 PM5:31 PM9h 12m

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

Where the sun rises and sets in Berea

At Berea 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 25° in winter.

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Best photo spots near Berea

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

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Berea Falls Scenic Overlook1.9 km away · Cuyahoga County · 227 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Scenic Overlook11 km away · Cuyahoga County · 221 m
Boston Street View PanelScenic Viewpoint
Boston Street View Panel27 km away · Summit County
Scenic Viewpoint
Chippewa Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook20 km away · Cuyahoga County · 254 m
Scenic Viewpoint
West Drive Scenic Overlook20 km away · Medina County · 291 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook25 km away · Cuyahoga County · 273 m

Waterfalls

Blue Hen FallsWaterfall
Blue Hen Falls26 km away · Summit County · 245 m
Brandywine FallsWaterfall
Brandywine Falls28 km away · Summit County · 255 m
Waterfall
Mill Creek Falls21 km away · Cuyahoga County · 235 m
Chagrin FallsWaterfall
Chagrin Falls39 km away · Cuyahoga County · 268 m
Waterfall
Bridal Veil Falls25 km away · Cuyahoga County · 251 m
Waterfall
Buttermilk Falls27 km away · Summit County · 214 m

State Parks

Findley State ParkState Park
Findley State Park40 km away · Lorain County
Portage Lakes State ParkState Park
Portage Lakes State Park51 km away · Summit County
Punderson State ParkState Park
Punderson State Park54 km away · Geauga County
Wingfoot Lake State ParkState Park
Wingfoot Lake State Park57 km away · Portage County
Quail Hollow State ParkState Park
Quail Hollow State Park63 km away · Stark County
Headlands Beach State ParkState Park
Headlands Beach State Park64 km away · Lake County

Lakes

Indigo Lake (Ohio)Lake
Indigo Lake (Ohio)30 km away · Summit County · 222 m
Portage LakesLake
Portage Lakes49 km away · Summit County · 301 m

Lighthouses

Cleveland West Pierhead LightLighthouse
Cleveland West Pierhead Light20 km away · Cuyahoga County
Cleveland East Pierhead LightLighthouse
Cleveland East Pierhead Light20 km away · Cuyahoga County
Lorain West Breakwater LightLighthouse
Lorain West Breakwater Light31 km away · Lorain County
Lorain East Breakwater LightLighthouse
Lorain East Breakwater Light31 km away · Lorain County
Vermilion LightLighthouse
Vermilion Light43 km away · Lorain County
Lighthouse
Lorain Lighthouse31 km away · Lorain County

Beaches

Lakeview ParkBeach
Lakeview Park30 km away · Lorain County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Berea is estimated at Bortle 7 (suburban / urban transition). The nearest truly dark location in our database is Helmick Covered Bridge, about 108 km (67 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
Helmick Covered BridgeCovered Bridge108 km (67 mi)3
Pymatuning State ParkState Park115 km (71 mi)3
Lake ErieLake121 km (75 mi)3
Harrington Covered BridgeCovered Bridge131 km (81 mi)3
Conneaut LakeLake132 km (82 mi)3
Indian Camp Covered BridgeCovered Bridge140 km (87 mi)3
Skull Fork Covered BridgeCovered Bridge141 km (87 mi)3
Rock Creek FallsWaterfall142 km (88 mi)3
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:44 AM – 5:44 AM0.010°
March4:56 AM – 6:06 AM1.217°
April2:56 AM – 5:06 AM2.219°
May12:53 AM – 4:13 AM3.320°
June11:11 PM – 3:41 AM4.520°
July11:01 PM – 2:21 AM3.320°
August10:12 PM – 12:12 AM2.019°
September9:12 PM – 10:12 PM1.016°
October8:19 PM – 8:19 PM0.010°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 58% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (84%). 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 Berea today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:28 AM – 8:23 AM and the evening golden hour is 6:02 PM – 6:58 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Berea in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:48 PM and blue hour ends around 7:16 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Berea?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:05 PM — and earliest in December, around 5:02 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Berea?
Good options nearby include Berea Falls Scenic Overlook, Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Scenic Overlook, Cleveland West Pierhead Light. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Berea?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 7). Drive to Helmick Covered Bridge (108 km (67 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Berea?
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.