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Best sunset prediction apps for iPhone: colour, timing and alerts
Compare Alpenglow, SkyCandy, Helio, Skyfire and Sol by forecast, free features, alerts and limits. See official sources and check a city’s sunset outlook.
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Best golden-hour apps for photographers: choose by the shoot
Compare PhotoPills, Sun Surveyor, Lumy and Sol for golden-hour timing, planning and sun direction. Start with a free location-and-date calculator.
On your phone
How to put sunset and golden hour on your iPhone Lock Screen
Add a sunset or golden-hour widget to your iPhone Lock Screen, check its location and understand the difference between a widget, an alert and a Live Activity.
Read the sky
How to tell if tonight’s sunset will be colourful
Look for light reaching clouds, a clear route toward the setting sun and a useful view. Learn what a sunset forecast can and cannot tell you.
Plan with light
When to schedule wedding photos around sunset
Build a wedding portrait timeline around local golden hour, travel and the venue’s horizon. Use a date-specific sunset time and keep a weather alternative.
Plan with light
How to check how much sun an apartment gets before renting
Check window direction, season and nearby obstructions before renting. Use a sunlight model as a starting point, then verify the room at the viewing.
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