Sunrise today in Columbus
Ohio, United States
Sunrise in Columbus
The sun has already risen in Columbus today. Tomorrow it rises at 7:57 AM.
Good61 out of 100 · high confidence
Today's sunrise was forecast to be pleasant, if not spectacular.
- Golden hour
- 8:34 AM
- Until 38 min after
- Clouds
- 76%
- Low 12%, high 76%
- Visibility
- 12 km
What time is sunrise today in Columbus
Today the sun rises in Columbus at 7:56 AM. The sky starts to brighten at 7:28 AM, with civil twilight. The day lasts 10 h 38 min, 2 min less than yesterday. Solar noon is at 1:15 PM.
Where the sun rises in Columbus
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 107°. That tells you where to look to watch it come up.
Before sunrise the sky goes through three stages of light: astronomical twilight begins at 6:25 AM, nautical at 6:56 AM and civil at 7:28 AM, when there is enough light to see without lamps.
Today rising in the east-southeast, 107°
Sunrise in Columbus through the year
In Columbus the sun rises earliest on June 13, at 6:02 AM, and latest on October 31, at 8:00 AM. The longest day of the year is June 21, with 15 h 1 min of daylight, and the shortest is December 21, with 9 h 20 min.
- Latest sunrise
- 8:00 AM
- October 31
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:02 AM
- June 13
- Longest day
- 15 h 1 min
- June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 h 20 min
- December 21
The minute for the photo in Columbus
There are high clouds today, and they light up before the sun rises, when it shines on them from below. Have your camera ready at 7:44 AM, 12 minutes before sunrise.
Aim east-southeast, at 105°, which is where the sun will be at that moment.
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Glow before sunrise
7:44 AM
East-southeast, 105°
Today's conditions in Columbus
- Clouds
- 76%Low 12%, high 76%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 2 km/h
- Temperature
- 49°F
- Visibility
- 12 km
- Air quality
- Moderate
- Reliability
- HighWith today's forecast
Being inland, Columbus has wide horizons to watch the sun come up.
How pretty will today's sunrise be in Columbus
Today's score is 61 out of 100.
The sunrise will be pleasant, with soft colors.
Today we expect 76% cloud cover in Columbus (12% low and 76% high), with 90% humidity and 12 km visibility at sunrise. The score is worked out from those. How to read the sky.
Why this score?
What today's sky readings say about colour. It is a forecast, not a promise.
- There is high cloud: that is the cloud that lights up with colour as the sun goes down.
- Humidity is very high: the air turns hazy and dulls the colours.
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Plan the light
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- Morning blue hour7:28 AM to 7:39 AMsun towards the east-southeast (103°)
- Morning golden hour7:39 AM to 8:34 AMsun towards the east-southeast (108°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunrise7:56 AMsun towards the east-southeast (107°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Solar noon1:15 PMsun towards the south (180°)
- Evening golden hour5:56 PM to 6:51 PMsun towards the west-southwest (252°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunset6:34 PMsun towards the west-southwest (253°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Evening blue hour6:51 PM to 7:02 PMsun towards the west-southwest (257°)
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Sunrise tomorrow in Columbus
Tomorrow, October 29, the sun rises in Columbus at 7:57 AM. It sets at 6:33 PM. The day will last 10 h 35 min, 3 min less than today.
Tomorrow's times are exact and free for everyone. Tomorrow's sky quality is in the forecast further down.
- Sunrise7:57 AM
- Sunset6:33 PM
- Golden hour7:40 AM to 8:35 AMBlue hour7:29 AM to 7:40 AM
The moon today in Columbus
Today the moon is in its waning gibbous phase, 91% lit. It sets at 11:06 AM.
The next full moon is on November 24 and the next new moon on November 9. With a full moon, the sky before sunrise looks brighter.
The next few days
Today
61
7:56 AM
Today's sunrise is free to see. With a free account you also see the sky quality for the next two days in Columbus during your first week.
Create a free accountYou can also see the sunrise and sunset calendar for Columbus with the times for the whole month.
Tips for watching the sunrise in Columbus
Arrive before blue hour, because the best color sometimes comes before the sun is up. Look east-southeast.
In Columbus, an open space gives the clearest view of the sun coming up.
Bring something warm, as it is usually colder at sunrise. Share your photo in the community gallery.
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Frequently asked questions
Today's sunrise in Columbus is at
Today's quality is 61 out of 100, which is good. Today's sunrise will be pleasant, if not spectacular.
Tomorrow the sun rises in Columbus at
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 107°.
Today the moon is in its waning gibbous phase, 91% lit.
Today the day lasts 10 h 38 min, 2 min less than yesterday.
On June 13, when the sun rises at The latest sunrise of the year is on October 31, at