Chase the Light is the essential tool for cinematographers, photographers, and anyone who lives for the magic of natural light.
Know exactly when golden hour begins at your location — not just an approximation, but precise times calculated in real time from your GPS coordinates, today's date, and current weather conditions.
THE MAGIC HOURS — PRECISELY TIMED
Every cinematographer knows the best light lasts only minutes. Chase the Light calculates all 6 professional light phases for your exact location and date:
- Astronomical Twilight — The sky begins to glow. Deep navy hues emerge.
- Nautical Twilight — Rich indigo and violet tones. The horizon comes alive.
- Blue Hour — Cool ethereal blue light. No shadows. Pure atmosphere.
- Golden Hour — Warm, soft, directional light. The magic begins.
- Civil Twilight — Soft warm glow. Long dramatic shadows.
- Soft Light — Gentle diffused daylight. Flattering and cinematic.
Each phase shows exact start and end times, precise duration in minutes, and a countdown to the next phase — all calculated for your specific location and the time of year.
LIVE SUN TRACKING
A real-time cinematic sun arc shows the sun's exact position in the sky right now. Watch it move. Know where it's heading. The arc updates every second with the sun's true altitude and azimuth for your coordinates.
SUNRISE & SUNSET FORECASTS
Not just the times — but what the light will actually look like. Cloud cover, weather conditions, and a Great/Good/Poor light quality rating tell you whether to set your alarm or sleep in.
LIVE SATELLITE IMAGERY
See the actual clouds over your region right now with live GOES satellite imagery. Know what's coming before you pack your gear.
DEPARTURE REMINDERS
Set notifications for exactly when you need to leave to reach your shooting location on time. Account for travel time and setup. Never miss the light because you left too late.
GLOBAL LOCATION SEARCH
Search any city or location worldwide. Planning a shoot in Iceland? Patagonia? The Sahara? Chase the Light works everywhere.
REAL-TIME WEATHER
Current conditions, temperature, cloud cover, humidity, wind speed, and a 24-hour forecast strip with golden and blue hour windows highlighted.
Built by a cinematographer, for cinematographers. Because the best light only lasts minutes.
Chase it.
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