Photography Guide

Golden Hour at Glencoe

Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom — Rugged Highland valley with moody skies and ancient mountains.

Golden hour at Glencoe varies from 83 minutes in the morning to 83 minutes in the evening during peak months (December, January, June). Sunrise ranges from 08:45 in January to 08:50 in December. Rugged Highland valley with moody skies and ancient mountains. 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. 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 °
Jan08:4516:1473m73m129° SE231° SW
Feb07:4717:2156m56m112° ESE248° WSW
Mar06:3518:2350m50m93° E268° W
Apr06:1320:2851m52m71° ENE290° WNW
May05:0321:3058m59m52° NE308° NW
Jun04:2722:1366m66m42° NE318° NW
Jul04:5022:0063m62m46° NE313° NW
Aug05:4820:5954m54m62° ENE297° WNW
Sep06:5119:3850m50m83° E276° W
Oct07:5218:1853m53m104° ESE255° WSW
Nov07:5916:0866m66m124° SE236° SW
Dec08:5015:4083m83m134° SE226° SW

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is golden hour at Glencoe?
Golden hour at Glencoe varies by season. The longest golden hour sessions are in December, January, June. Morning golden hour lasts 83m and evening 83m during the peak month.
What time is sunrise at Glencoe?
Sunrise ranges from 08:45 in January to 08:50 in December.
What direction does the sun rise and set at Glencoe?
Sunrise bearing shifts from 134° SE in winter to 42° NE in summer. Sunset shifts from 226° SW to 318° NW.
What is the best time of year to photograph Glencoe?
For golden hour photography, the best months are December, January, June when golden hour is longest.
What time should I arrive to photograph sunrise at Glencoe?
Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunrise to catch blue hour and set up. In January, that means arriving by 08:05. 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 Glencoe?
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.
Is Glencoe good for astrophotography?
Milky Way core visibility is limited from Glencoe due to latitude or light conditions. However, star trails and constellation photography are possible year-round during astronomical darkness. Use Heliora to check dark sky hours for your planned date.

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