Best Time for Photos in Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa

· Africa/Johannesburg

Photography forecast for today

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Live sky conditions
Cloud cover and visibility load from the Open-Meteo forecast.
Today at a glance (local time)
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✨ Golden Hour

Morning
05:09 AM – 05:55 AM
46 min
Evening
05:47 PM – 06:34 PM
46 min

Sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon.

💙 Blue Hour

Morning
04:59 AM – 05:09 AM
9 min
Evening
06:34 PM – 06:43 PM
9 min

Sun between 6° and 4° below the horizon.

🌕 Moon

Waxing Gibbous
About 76% illuminated

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Photography planning for Bethlehem
Today in Bethlehem, the evening golden hour runs from 05:47 PM to 06:34 PM and the evening blue hour from 06:34 PM to 06:43 PM. Golden hour gives warm, directional light for portraits and landscapes; blue hour gives a cool, even glow for cityscapes and long exposures. The moon is waxing gibbous, about 76% illuminated. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Bethlehem or check the UV index for Bethlehem to plan safe outdoor shoots.

About Bethlehem

Bethlehem is located in the Free State province of South Africa. The town has existed as a municipality since 1859 and sits at an elevation of 1,687 metres above sea level. According to data from 2011, the population of the area is 16,236 people. Infrastructure in the town includes the Bethlehem Airport, which serves as a local transport point. Visitors or residents may also find the Bethlehem Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, a Catholic cathedral, and Lionsrock, a wildlife park located within the municipal territory. The town functions as part of the Dihlabeng Local Municipality.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.