When is golden hour?
Golden hour is commonly taken as the time the sun is between 6 degrees above the horizon and 4 degrees below it: the hour or so before sunset and after sunrise, when the light is low, soft and warm. Near the equator it is short, about 40 minutes; far north or south it can last for hours in summer.
How are the times worked out?
From where the sun is in the sky for your latitude, longitude and date, by the same sunrise equation as NOAA’s solar calculator. It’s worked out in your browser, and is good to a minute or two.
Why walk at golden hour?
It’s cooler in summer, it’s a fixed time to build a habit on, and evening daylight is a good way to end the day. It’s also the best light there is for a photo of the walk.
In StepUp
StepUp's Golden Hour times a walk to the sunset in your town and reminds you before it starts.
Questions
How long is golden hour?
Usually 40 minutes to an hour, longer the further you are from the equator and the closer to midsummer.
Is golden hour before or after sunset?
Both: it starts before the sun sets and ends a little after, while the sky is still lit.
Does my location leave my device?
No. If you use your location, it's read by your browser and used there; nothing is sent to StepUp.