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30.9686° N81.6123° W2 mBortle 3New York

Lookout Point Photography Guide

Scenic Viewpoint in Camden County, Georgia · 2 m (7 ft)

  • Bortle 3 sky
  • Sunset azimuth 243°–298°
  • Clearest: May
  • Milky Way Feb–Oct

Lookout Point is a scenic viewpoint in Camden County, Georgia. It sits roughly 10.7 km (6.6 mi) E of Woodbine.

Elevation
2 m
7 ft
Nearest town
Woodbine
10.7 km (6.6 mi)
Sky darkness
Bortle 3
Rural sky
Clearest month
May
45% cloud
Milky Way peak
June
6.5 h window
Golden hour (Oct)
6:24 PM
sunset 6:56 PM

Light at Lookout Point

Live
Sunrise
7:33 AM
Sunset
6:51 PM
Golden hour AM
7:18 AM – 8:06 AM
Golden hour PM
6:18 PM – 7:06 PM
Blue hour AM
7:09 AM – 7:18 AM
Blue hour PM
7:06 PM – 7:15 PM
Full darkness
8:11 PM – 6:13 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:40 PM / 2:00 AM
Day length
11h 18m
Sunrise azimuth
102°
Sunset azimuth
258°
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NightTwilightBlue hourGolden hourDaylight

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 directions

At Lookout Point the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 62° (ENE) at the June solstice and 117° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 298° (WNW) in June to 243° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 82° in summer but only 36° in winter.

NESW60°30°
June solsticeEquinoxesDecember solstice
DateSunriseAzimuthSunsetAzimuthNoon sunDaylight
March equinox (Mar 20)7:31 AM90° E7:38 PM271° W59°12h 07m
June solstice (Jun 21)6:24 AM62° ENE8:34 PM298° WNW82°14h 09m
September equinox (Sep 22)7:15 AM89° E7:25 PM271° W59°12h 09m
December solstice (Dec 21)7:21 AM117° ESE5:29 PM243° WSW36°10h 08m

Azimuth is measured clockwise from true north (90° = east, 270° = west). Computed for 2026; values change by less than a degree from year to year.

Golden hour & blue hour by month

Overlooks are about the sweep of the land, so low-angle light matters most: side-light at sunrise or sunset reveals ridges and texture that midday sun flattens.

Month (15th)Blue hour startsSunriseGolden hour endsGolden hour startsSunsetBlue hour endsDaylight
January7:00 AM7:26 AM8:01 AM5:11 PM5:47 PM6:13 PM10h 21m
February6:44 AM7:08 AM7:42 AM5:41 PM6:15 PM6:39 PM11h 06m
March7:13 AM7:37 AM8:09 AM7:03 PM7:35 PM7:59 PM11h 58m
April6:35 AM6:59 AM7:32 AM7:22 PM7:55 PM8:20 PM12h 56m
May6:06 AM6:32 AM7:06 AM7:41 PM8:15 PM8:42 PM13h 43m
June5:56 AM6:23 AM6:59 AM7:57 PM8:32 PM9:00 PM14h 09m
July6:07 AM6:34 AM7:09 AM7:57 PM8:32 PM8:59 PM13h 58m
August6:28 AM6:53 AM7:26 AM7:37 PM8:10 PM8:36 PM13h 17m
September6:47 AM7:11 AM7:43 AM7:02 PM7:34 PM7:58 PM12h 22m
October7:05 AM7:30 AM8:02 AM6:24 PM6:56 PM7:20 PM11h 27m
November6:29 AM6:54 AM7:29 AM4:55 PM5:30 PM5:55 PM10h 36m
December6:51 AM7:18 AM7:54 AM4:50 PM5:27 PM5:54 PM10h 09m

Local time (America/New York), including daylight saving time. Golden hour runs from about −4° to +6° solar altitude, so the morning golden hour begins during blue hour, before sunrise.

Milky Way & night sky

From Lookout Point, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from February through October. June gives the longest window (about 6.5 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 30° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 3 (rural sky), good enough for detailed Milky Way images.

MonthCore visible (15th)HoursMax altitudeDirection
JanuaryBelow 10° in darkness—1°—
February4:45 AM – 5:45 AM1.019°SE → SE
March3:55 AM – 6:15 AM2.327°SE → SSE
April1:59 AM – 5:29 AM3.530°SE → S
May11:57 PM – 4:57 AM5.030°SE → SSW
June10:10 PM – 4:40 AM6.530°SE → SW
July10:07 PM – 3:17 AM5.230°SSE → SW
August9:37 PM – 1:17 AM3.730°S → SW
September8:55 PM – 11:15 PM2.327°SSW → SW
October8:16 PM – 9:16 PM1.019°SW → SW
NovemberBelow 10° in darkness—4°—
DecemberBelow 10° in darkness—-18°—

Window when the galactic core is at least 10° high during astronomical darkness on the 15th of each month. Pick nights within a few days of the new moon. Plan exact nights with the Milky Way planner.

Estimated sky darkness: 3 Bortle 3 — Rural sky. Some light domes sit on the horizon, but the Milky Way still looks complex overhead. Modeled zenith brightness ≈ 21.4 mag/arcsec².

Weather & best season

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show May as the clearest month (about 45% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (66%). August is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.

Average cloud cover (%)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F747581869092949290878177
Low °F323543505968757367514535
Precip. (in)2.53.22.82.43.56.75.16.65.43.52.02.9

Monthly climatology for the surrounding 1° grid cell from NASA POWER (MERRA-2). Mountain sites can be colder and cloudier than the cell average.

Photography tips for this scenic viewpoint

  • Stay behind barriers — many overlook edges are undercut or crumbly.
  • A panorama of 3–5 vertical frames gives more resolution and a wider view without a fisheye look.
  • Blue hour after sunset is excellent for towns or roads below the viewpoint as lights come on.
  • Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunrise or sunset to find a composition before the light peaks.
  • Use a telephoto (70–200 mm) to isolate layered ridges and light rays instead of shooting only wide.
  • Tell someone where you're going in remote areas and carry the ten essentials.

Season: Clear, dry air in autumn and after winter storms gives the longest views; summer adds wildflowers but also haze.

Suggested gear: Tripod, Telephoto lens, Graduated ND filter, Headlamp. Work out exposures with the depth of field, ND filter and NPF rule calculators.

Nearby photo spots

Other locations within 25 km of Lookout Point, closest first.

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Saint Andrew Beach19 km away · Glynn County
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Scenic Viewpoint
Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park24 km away · Glynn County · 1 m

Campgrounds nearby (Recreation.gov)

FAQ

When is the best time to photograph Lookout Point?
May has the clearest skies on average; june is best for the milky way core. For light, plan around the first and last hour of sun. Clear, dry air in autumn and after winter storms gives the longest views; summer adds wildflowers but also haze.
What time is golden hour at Lookout Point?
In October the evening golden hour starts around 6:24 PM and ends after sunset at about 6:56 PM; the morning golden hour lasts until about 8:02 AM. Use the live widget above for exact times on any date.
Where does the sun rise and set at Lookout Point?
Sunrise azimuth ranges from about 62° in June to 117° in December; sunset ranges from 298° to 243°. See the sun-path diagram for the full arc.
Can you see the Milky Way from Lookout Point?
Yes — the core is visible from February to October on moonless nights. The estimated sky quality is Bortle 3 (rural sky).
Do you need a permit to photograph at Lookout Point?
Personal photography from public land rarely needs a permit. Commercial shoots, models, large groups and drones may require permission from the land manager — check before you go.
How far is Lookout Point from Woodbine?
About 10.7 km (6.6 mi) in a straight line; driving distance is usually longer, especially in mountain terrain.

Sources

Location data: USGS GNIS / GeoNames. Sun, moon and Milky Way times are computed by LWPhoto Atlas for 2026. Climate: NASA POWER. Sky darkness is a population-based estimate (Walker's law), not a measurement. See data sources & licenses.