Golden Hour at Cinque Terre
Liguria, Italy — Five colorful fishing villages clinging to the Italian Riviera.
Golden hour at Cinque Terre varies from 48 minutes in the morning to 48 minutes in the evening during peak months (December, January, June). Sunrise ranges from 07:53 in January to 07:49 in December. Five colorful fishing villages clinging to the Italian Riviera. 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
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Gold AM | Gold PM | Sunrise ° | Sunset ° |
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| Jan | 07:53 | 17:08 | 46m | 46m | 119° ESE | 241° WSW |
| Feb | 07:20 | 17:50 | 41m | 41m | 107° ESE | 253° WSW |
| Mar | 06:33 | 18:27 | 38m | 38m | 92° E | 268° W |
| Apr | 06:38 | 20:05 | 39m | 39m | 76° ENE | 285° WNW |
| May | 05:54 | 20:40 | 42m | 42m | 62° ENE | 298° WNW |
| Jun | 05:37 | 21:06 | 44m | 44m | 56° NE | 304° NW |
| Jul | 05:51 | 21:02 | 43m | 43m | 58° ENE | 302° WNW |
| Aug | 06:24 | 20:25 | 40m | 40m | 69° ENE | 290° WNW |
| Sep | 07:00 | 19:31 | 38m | 38m | 85° E | 275° W |
| Oct | 07:35 | 18:37 | 39m | 39m | 101° E | 259° WSW |
| Nov | 07:16 | 16:54 | 44m | 44m | 115° ESE | 245° WSW |
| Dec | 07:49 | 16:43 | 48m | 48m | 122° ESE | 238° WSW |
Best months for golden hour: December, January, June. Times shown for the 15th of each month.
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Milky Way Visibility at Cinque Terre
Hours of Milky Way core visibility per month (galactic center above horizon during astronomical darkness). Peak: June
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is golden hour at Cinque Terre?
- Golden hour at Cinque Terre varies by season. The longest golden hour sessions are in December, January, June. Morning golden hour lasts 48m and evening 48m during the peak month.
- What time is sunrise at Cinque Terre?
- Sunrise ranges from 07:53 in January to 07:49 in December.
- What direction does the sun rise and set at Cinque Terre?
- Sunrise bearing shifts from 122° ESE in winter to 56° NE in summer. Sunset shifts from 238° WSW to 304° NW.
- What is the best time of year to photograph Cinque Terre?
- For golden hour photography, the best months are December, January, June when golden hour is longest. For Milky Way photography, the best months are June, May, July.
- What time should I arrive to photograph sunrise at Cinque Terre?
- Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunrise to catch blue hour and set up. In January, that means arriving by 07:13. 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 Cinque Terre?
- 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 Cinque Terre?
- Yes, the Milky Way core is visible from Cinque Terre during June, May, July. Best visibility requires clear skies and minimal light pollution. Use Heliora to check exact times for your visit date.
- Is Cinque Terre good for astrophotography?
- Cinque Terre has up to 4 hours of dark sky with the Milky Way core visible during peak months (June, May, July). Check local light pollution conditions and plan around the new moon for best results.
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