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Lighthouses in Dukes County, Massachusetts

9 lighthouses in Dukes County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top lighthouses

Cuttyhunk LightLighthouse
Cuttyhunk LightDukes County
Gay Head LightLighthouse
Gay Head LightDukes County
Cape Poge LightLighthouse
Cape Poge LightDukes County
East Chop LightLighthouse
East Chop LightDukes County
Tarpaulin Cove LightLighthouse
Tarpaulin Cove LightDukes County
West Chop LightLighthouse
West Chop LightDukes County
Edgartown Harbor LightLighthouse
Edgartown Harbor LightDukes County
Buzzards Bay Entrance LightLighthouse
Buzzards Bay Entrance LightDukes County
Lighthouse
Gay Head LighthouseDukes County

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How to photograph lighthouses

Lighthouses work at both ends of the day: blue hour when the beacon is lit, and golden hour when white towers take on warm tones.

  • During blue hour, use 5–15 second exposures to capture the beam; check whether the light is still active.
  • Shoot from the beach or a jetty to place the tower against open sky and sea.
  • Stormy weather and crashing surf add drama; keep a safe distance from waves on rocks and piers.
  • A telephoto from across a bay compresses the tower against cliffs or the moon.
  • Many lighthouses are on private or Coast Guard property — check public access and opening hours.

Season: Summer brings open towers and tours; autumn and winter offer storms, fewer crowds and lower sun angles.