Sunrise today in Washington
District of Columbia, United States
Sunrise in Washington
The sun has already risen in Washington today. Tomorrow it rises at 7:32 AM.
Good47 out of 100 · high confidence
Today's sunrise was forecast to be pleasant, if not spectacular.
- Golden hour
- 8:08 AM
- Until 37 min after
- Clouds
- 8%
- Low 6%, high 6%
- Visibility
- 12 km
What time is sunrise today in Washington
Today the sun rises in Washington at 7:31 AM. The sky starts to brighten at 7:03 AM, with civil twilight. The day lasts 10 h 41 min, 2 min less than yesterday. Solar noon is at 12:51 PM.
Where the sun rises in Washington
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 106°. 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 6:01 AM, nautical at 6:32 AM and civil at 7:03 AM, when there is enough light to see without lamps.
Today rising in the east-southeast, 106°
Sunrise in Washington through the year
In Washington the sun rises earliest on June 13, at 5:42 AM, and latest on October 31, at 7:34 AM. The longest day of the year is June 21, with 14 h 54 min of daylight, and the shortest is December 21, with 9 h 26 min.
- Latest sunrise
- 7:34 AM
- October 31
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:42 AM
- June 13
- Longest day
- 14 h 54 min
- June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 h 26 min
- December 21
The minute for the photo in Washington
No high clouds are expected to light up today, so the best light is the sun itself, a warm disc just above the horizon. Have your camera ready at 7:46 AM, 15 minutes after sunrise.
Aim east-southeast, at 109°, which is where the sun will be at that moment.
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Low sun over the horizon
7:46 AM
East-southeast, 109°
Today's conditions in Washington
- Clouds
- 8%Low 6%, high 6%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- Temperature
- 49°F
- Visibility
- 12 km
- Air quality
- Moderate
- Reliability
- HighWith today's forecast
Being by the sea, Washington often has humidity that gives its sunrises more color.
How pretty will today's sunrise be in Washington
Today's score is 47 out of 100.
The sunrise will be pleasant, with soft colors.
Today we expect 8% cloud cover in Washington (6% low and 6% high), with 94% 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.
- An almost clear sky: a clean sun, but few clouds to catch the colour.
- 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 hour7:03 AM to 7:14 AMsun towards the east-southeast (103°)
- Morning golden hour7:14 AM to 8:08 AMsun towards the east-southeast (108°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunrise7:31 AMsun towards the east-southeast (106°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Solar noon12:51 PMsun towards the south (180°)
- Evening golden hour5:34 PM to 6:29 PMsun towards the west-southwest (252°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunset6:12 PMsun towards the west-southwest (253°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Evening blue hour6:29 PM to 6:39 PMsun towards the west-southwest (257°)
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Sunrise tomorrow in Washington
Tomorrow, October 29, the sun rises in Washington at 7:32 AM. It sets at 6:11 PM. The day will last 10 h 39 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.
- Sunrise7:32 AM
- Sunset6:11 PM
- Golden hour7:15 AM to 8:09 AMBlue hour7:04 AM to 7:15 AM
The moon today in Washington
Today the moon is in its waning gibbous phase, 91% lit. It rises at 7:49 PM and sets at 10:37 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
47
7:31 AM
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Tips for watching the sunrise in Washington
Arrive before blue hour, because the best color sometimes comes before the sun is up. Look east-southeast.
In Washington, the sun is reflected on the water only where it rises over the sea; check today's direction before choosing a spot by the shore.
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 Washington is at
Today's quality is 47 out of 100, which is good. Today's sunrise will be pleasant, if not spectacular.
Tomorrow the sun rises in Washington at
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 106°.
Today the moon is in its waning gibbous phase, 91% lit.
Today the day lasts 10 h 41 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