Best Time for Photos in Mombasa, Kenya

· Africa/Nairobi

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
05:46 AM – 06:26 AM
41 min
Evening
05:45 PM – 06:25 PM
41 min

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

💙 Blue Hour

Morning
05:38 AM – 05:46 AM
8 min
Evening
06:25 PM – 06:33 PM
8 min

Sun between 6° and 4° below the horizon.

🌕 Moon

Waxing Gibbous
About 76% illuminated

🌤 Conditions

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Photography planning for Mombasa
Today in Mombasa, the evening golden hour runs from 05:45 PM to 06:25 PM and the evening blue hour from 06:25 PM to 06:33 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 Mombasa or check the UV index for Mombasa to plan safe outdoor shoots.

About Mombasa

Located in Kenya, Mombasa is a city within the region of the same name. It has existed as a municipality since 1593 and spans a total area of 294.7 square kilometres at an elevation of 50 metres. As of 2019, the city recorded a population of 1,208,333. Significant infrastructure includes Kilindini Harbour, which serves as a port, and the Fort Jesus Museum, classified as both a fort and a national park. The Holy Ghost Cathedral, a Catholic cathedral, also functions as a prominent feature within the urban area. The city maintains twin town agreements with Seattle, Long Beach, Fuzhou, Honolulu County, and Durban.

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