Photography Guide

Golden Hour at Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Bali, Indonesia — Cascading green rice paddies carved into the hillside.

Golden hour at Tegallalang Rice Terraces varies from 30 minutes in the morning to 30 minutes in the evening during peak months (January, June, July). Sunrise ranges from 06:11 in January to 05:55 in December. Cascading green rice paddies carved into the hillside. This guide shows computed sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for every month of the year, with compass bearings to help you plan your composition. Milky Way core visibility data is included for astrophotography planning. All times are calculated with a precision astronomical engine. Use Heliora to see terrain-adjusted times from any exact vantage point.

Monthly Sun Times & Golden Hour

MonthSunriseSunsetGold AMGold PMSunrise °Sunset °
Jan06:1118:4430m30m111° ESE249° WSW
Feb06:2118:4428m28m103° ESE257° WSW
Mar06:2318:3228m28m92° E268° W
Apr06:2118:1628m28m80° E280° W
May06:2318:0729m29m71° ENE289° WNW
Jun06:3018:0830m30m67° ENE293° WNW
Jul06:3418:1530m30m68° ENE292° WNW
Aug06:2818:1829m29m76° ENE284° WNW
Sep06:1218:1528m28m87° E273° W
Oct05:5518:1328m28m99° E261° W
Nov05:4818:1829m29m109° ESE251° WSW
Dec05:5518:3230m30m114° ESE246° WSW

Best months for golden hour: January, June, July. Times shown for the 15th of each month.

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Milky Way Visibility at Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Hours of Milky Way core visibility per month (galactic center above horizon during astronomical darkness). Peak: March

MonthDark Sky Hours with MW Core
Jan
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Feb
3h
Mar
4h
Apr
4h
May
4h
Jun
4h
Jul
3h
Aug
—
Sep
—
Oct
—
Nov
—
Dec
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is golden hour at Tegallalang Rice Terraces?
Golden hour at Tegallalang Rice Terraces varies by season. The longest golden hour sessions are in January, June, July. Morning golden hour lasts 30m and evening 30m during the peak month.
What time is sunrise at Tegallalang Rice Terraces?
Sunrise ranges from 06:11 in January to 05:55 in December.
What direction does the sun rise and set at Tegallalang Rice Terraces?
Sunrise bearing shifts from 114° ESE in winter to 67° ENE in summer. Sunset shifts from 246° WSW to 293° WNW.
What is the best time of year to photograph Tegallalang Rice Terraces?
For golden hour photography, the best months are January, June, July when golden hour is longest. For Milky Way photography, the best months are March, April, May.
What time should I arrive to photograph sunrise at Tegallalang Rice Terraces?
Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunrise to catch blue hour and set up. In January, that means arriving by 05:31. Use Heliora to check terrain-adjusted sunrise, as mountains may delay the actual moment the sun appears.
Does the terrain affect sunrise or sunset times at Tegallalang Rice Terraces?
Yes. Mountains, ridges, and buildings can delay sunrise or bring sunset earlier than flat-earth calculations show. Use Heliora to see the real terrain horizon from any exact viewpoint and get terrain-adjusted sun times.
Can you see the Milky Way from Tegallalang Rice Terraces?
Yes, the Milky Way core is visible from Tegallalang Rice Terraces during March, April, May. Best visibility requires clear skies and minimal light pollution. Use Heliora to check exact times for your visit date.
Is Tegallalang Rice Terraces good for astrophotography?
Tegallalang Rice Terraces has up to 4 hours of dark sky with the Milky Way core visible during peak months (March, April, May). Check local light pollution conditions and plan around the new moon for best results.

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