Blue Hour & Golden Hour

Blue Hour & Golden Hour

Blue Hour Golden Hour Moon

232 ratings
37 reviews
$2.99 Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 23, 2018
  • July 28, 2026

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Plan your photo sessions with precision. This app helps photographers find optimal golden and blue hour lighting, sunrise, and sunset times. Receive personalized notifications and access weather forecasts and moon phases to capture stunning shots.

Golden and blue hour identification
Sunrise and sunset times
Personalized event notifications
Weather forecasts
Moon phase information
Multiple location management
Dark mode support
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What's New in Blue Hour & Golden Hour

3.5.1

July 28, 2026

# Version 3.5.1 - Meet the Interactive Planner We've transformed your calculator into a complete platform for planning perfect photography moments. ## KEY FEATURES: **Enhanced Moon Data** - Access detailed lunar information: illumination percentage, distance from Earth, automatic detection of supermoons and micromoons, precise transit time with maximum altitude above horizon. Track the lunar cycle month by month with the new interactive calendar. **Revolutionary Planner Tab** - Position your photo subject on an interactive map and see in real-time the directions of sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset, with precise azimuths and altitudes. Use the time slider to explore any moment of the day. **Photographer Position Calculator** - Discover where to shoot for your desired lighting effect: backlighting for rim light, front light for raking light, side light for three-dimensional effects. The app suggests the optimal position based on sun and moon position. **Moon Alignment** - Automatically find the exact times when the moon aligns behind your subject from your shooting position. An invisible ally for extraordinary astronomical compositions. **Saved Plans** - Save and retrieve your favorite photography plans with custom names. Resume your work exactly where you left it. **Shot Helper** - Real-time shadow length calculator with direction indicator. Get EV estimates and suggested camera settings (f-stop, shutter speed, ISO) for each moment of the day. Works from sunrise to twilight. **Best Days Planner** - Scan the next 30 days and instantly rank them by shooting potential: moon phase, golden hour duration, and double-light opportunities. Find your perfect shoot day in seconds. **Refined Interface** - Compact timeline with moon card always visible, interactive legend on the map with detailed explanations, full dark theme support.

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Last updated on July 30, 2026.

User reviews

Quickly reference light phases anywhere

I love how easy it is to find out the phases of sunlight in a photographer’s terms wherever I am or want to be.

Response from developer

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Great app

I use this while in travelling, easy to understand one of the best ambience lighting around, would recommend it.

Response from developer

Thanks a lot! 🌇

希望能加入中文🤝

希望有机会可以加入中文🤝

Great developer

After my former review, the developer acted super fast and fixed what was broken. App now works perfectly for me. This is A1 support and I really appreciate it. Thanks man.

Response from developer

You are welcome! Thanks for edited review! 🔝

Current location bug

The “current location” shows a map for New York even though the GPS location says where I actually am (which is nowhere near New York). Bizarre bug.

Response from developer

Hello, thanks for your feedback. It is strange problem, I'm releasing update with current location functionality and imperial time not correctly showed. Please write me to info@smartappsdesign.com if location problem persist.

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FAQ

What does Blue Golden Hour do?

Blue Golden Hour is designed to help photography enthusiasts plan their photo sessions by identifying the best times for golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, and sunset. It provides weather data and moon phase information to assist in capturing perfect shots.

What are the key features of Blue Golden Hour?

Key features include identifying golden and blue hours, providing sunrise/sunset times, weather forecasts, moon phases, and allowing users to set customizable event reminders via notifications. It also supports multiple location management and dark mode.

Is Blue Golden Hour free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices is Blue Golden Hour compatible with?

The app requires iOS 13+ and supports dark mode. It does not require a data connection, except for fetching weather data.

How can Blue Golden Hour help me plan my photos?

By providing precise times for optimal lighting conditions like golden and blue hour, along with sunrise and sunset, the app allows you to schedule your shoots effectively. The inclusion of weather forecasts and moon phase data further enhances your planning capabilities for unique photographic opportunities.