Sunrise today in Minneapolis
Minnesota, United States
Sunrise in Minneapolis
The sun has already risen in Minneapolis today. Tomorrow it rises at 6:53 AM.
Fair31 out of 100 · high confidence
Today's sunrise was forecast to be muted, with little color.
- Golden hour
- 7:33 AM
- Until 42 min after
- Clouds
- 100%
- Low 100%, high 99%
- Visibility
- 0.2 km
What time is sunrise today in Minneapolis
Today the sun rises in Minneapolis at 6:51 AM. The sky starts to brighten at 6:21 AM, with civil twilight. The day lasts 10 h 9 min, 3 min less than yesterday. Solar noon is at 11:56 AM.
Where the sun rises in Minneapolis
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 110°. 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 5:12 AM, nautical at 5:46 AM and civil at 6:21 AM, when there is enough light to see without lamps.
Today rising in the east-southeast, 110°
Sunrise in Minneapolis through the year
In Minneapolis the sun rises earliest on June 15, at 5:25 AM, and latest on January 2, at 7:51 AM. The longest day of the year is June 21, with 15 h 37 min of daylight, and the shortest is December 21, with 8 h 46 min.
- Latest sunrise
- 7:51 AM
- January 2
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:25 AM
- June 15
- Longest day
- 15 h 37 min
- June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 h 46 min
- December 21
The minute for the photo in Minneapolis
Low clouds are closing off the horizon today, blocking the light that would catch the high clouds, so the best light is the low sun, as soon as it breaks through. Have your camera ready at 7:08 AM, 17 minutes after sunrise.
Aim east-southeast, at 113°, which is where the sun will be at that moment.
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Low sun over the horizon
7:08 AM
East-southeast, 113°
Today's conditions in Minneapolis
- Clouds
- 100%Low 100%, high 99%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Temperature
- 54°F
- Visibility
- 0.2 km
- Air quality
- Moderate
- Reliability
- HighWith today's forecast
Being inland, Minneapolis has wide horizons to watch the sun come up.
Where to watch the sunrise in Minneapolis
The parks along the Mississippi riverfront give open views at sunrise. In winter the sun rises late and well to the southeast, so check its direction before you go.
How pretty will today's sunrise be in Minneapolis
Today's score is 31 out of 100.
The sky today is not very favorable for color. It will be a muted sunrise.
Today we expect 100% cloud cover in Minneapolis (100% low and 99% high), with 97% humidity and 0.2 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.
- The sky is almost covered: there is little gap for the light to come through.
- Visibility is low: the haze takes away contrast.
- Humidity is very high: the air turns hazy and dulls the colours.
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Plan the light
The light of any date and where the sun will be. It is astronomy: exact, and free for everyone. Sky quality is a separate thing and depends on the forecast.
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- Morning blue hour6:21 AM to 6:32 AMsun towards the east-southeast (106°)
- Morning golden hour6:32 AM to 7:33 AMsun towards the east-southeast (112°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunrise6:51 AMsun towards the east-southeast (110°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Solar noon11:56 AMsun towards the south (180°)
- Evening golden hour4:18 PM to 5:19 PMsun towards the west-southwest (248°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunset5:01 PMsun towards the west-southwest (250°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Evening blue hour5:19 PM to 5:31 PMsun towards the west-southwest (254°)
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Sunrise tomorrow in Minneapolis
Tomorrow, November 2, the sun rises in Minneapolis at 6:53 AM. It sets at 4:59 PM. The day will last 10 h 7 min, 2 min less than today.
Tomorrow's times are exact and free for everyone. Tomorrow's sky quality is in the forecast further down.
- Sunrise6:53 AM
- Sunset4:59 PM
- Golden hour6:34 AM to 7:35 AMBlue hour6:22 AM to 6:34 AM
The moon today in Minneapolis
Today the moon is in its last quarter phase, 51% lit. It rises at 11:05 PM and sets at 1:38 PM.
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
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6:51 AM
Today's sunrise is free to see. With a free account you also see the sky quality for the next two days in Minneapolis during your first week.
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Tips for watching the sunrise in Minneapolis
Arrive before blue hour, because the best color sometimes comes before the sun is up. Look east-southeast.
In Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis is at
Today's quality is 31 out of 100, which is fair. Today's sunrise will be muted, with little color.
Tomorrow the sun rises in Minneapolis at
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 110°.
Today the moon is in its last quarter phase, 51% lit.
Today the day lasts 10 h 9 min, 3 min less than yesterday.
On June 15, when the sun rises at The latest sunrise of the year is on January 2, at