About Blue Hour & Golden Hour
Have you ever missed the perfect moment to capture a photo because the light wasn't right, or because you didn't have the information to plan your photography session? With Blue Golden Hour, you'll never miss a...
Have you ever missed the perfect moment to capture a photo because the light wasn't right, or because you didn't have the information to plan your photography session? With Blue Golden Hour, you'll never miss a photography opportunity again! ### YOUR COMPLETE PLATFORM FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Blue Golden Hour is designed to help photographers of every level identify golden and blue hours-both morning and evening-to capture perfect light. But that's just the beginning. ### NEW: The Interactive Planner Position your photo subject on an interactive map and visualize in real-time the precise directions of sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset with exact azimuths. Explore any moment of the day with the time slider and discover exactly where you need to shoot to achieve your desired lighting effect: backlighting for dramatic rim light, front light for raking light, side light for three-dimensional effects. The app automatically suggests the ideal photographer position. ### ADVANCED LUNAR DATA Go beyond simple phases. Access detailed lunar information: illumination percentage, distance from Earth, automatic detection of supermoons and micromoons, exact transit time with maximum altitude above the horizon. Track the lunar cycle month by month with the dedicated interactive calendar. ### AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT 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 your favorite photography plans with custom names. Easily retrieve your preferred shooting strategies and resume your work exactly where you left it. ### KEY FEATURES: - Interactive planner with map for subject positioning - Automatic photographer position calculation (three lighting effect modes) - Enhanced moon: illumination %, distance, supermoons, micromoons - Interactive lunar phase calendar - Automatic moon-subject alignment - Multiple location management and customized golden/blue hour notifications - Intuitive and responsive interface - Dark mode for comfort at any time of day - No data connection required (weather data excluded) - Saved and retrievable photography plans ### PRIVACY GUARANTEED No location data is saved outside the app or shared with third parties for tracking or advertising purposes. Download Blue Golden Hour today and gain access to a professional tool that transforms how you plan and execute your photography. From golden hour to lunar cycles, from the interactive planner to calculating your ideal photographer position: everything in one app. Get ready to capture unforgettable photos!
Version History # 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. 3.5.1 Jul 28 Recurring notifications! By popular demand and with great pleasure I am releasing in this update the new notifications management which also includes the ability to enter daily or weekly recurring notifications. Fixed time issue on some uncensored timezones 3.5.0 02/01/2024 Minor bug fix 3.4.2 03/22/2023 - Fixed using without location permissions - Fixed incorrect time format in imperial and international systems - The last selected custom location will now remain the default on application startup until another is chosen Please note that no location data is saved outside the app or shared with third parties for tracking or advertising purposes 3.4.1 12/01/2022 Performance improvement Bug fixes Latest OS compatibility 3.4 11/17/2022 - Magic hours calculations improved. - Twilight hours added (Nautical, Astronomical and Civil) that can be activated from the settings. - Improved overall performance. - Updated compatibility with the latest operating systems. - Customizable maps type 3.3 04/11/2022 Fixed notifications removal 3.1.1 03/30/2021 Fixed notifications removal 3.1 03/29/2021 NEW FEATURE! - Finally available a widget to keep an eye on the most important hours in which to shoot - New app icon - Performance improvement 3.0 01/01/2021 Wind speed bug fixed 2.8.2 07/05/2020 - Fixed bug "You can't insert notification in the past" when setting notification in a correct date. - Changed SI wind units from m/s to km/h 2.8.1 02/28/2020 - Following the suggestion of many users the use of gps is no longer mandatory and it is now possible to use the app without being automatic located. By the way, It is still possible to manually pin your location. - Improved performance - Minor bug fixes If you appreciate the app, please leave a positive review on the App Store, you can find the direct link in settings section. Otherwise for any problem/suggestion or help, use the feedback section in settings for letting me know. Thank you 2.8 02/12/2020 - Improved performance - Minor bug fixes 2.7.3 12/22/2019 Technical update 2.7.2 10/25/2019 I am super excited to announce full iOS 13 and iPhone 11 support in this release. Let's go through the details: • Full support for iOS 13+ dark mode • Many more iOS 13 improvements • Minor bug fixes 2.7.1 09/27/2019 I am super excited to announce full iOS 13 and iPhone 11 support in this release. Let's go through the details: • Full support for iOS 13+ dark mode • Many more iOS 13 improvements 2.7 09/25/2019 Fixed display of dates in the notification list 2.6.2 09/11/2019 - Bug fix: the selection of some dates might not have worked 2.6.1 08/22/2019 NEW FEATURE! - Moon phases - Minor bug fixes 2.6 08/19/2019 - Layout optimization - Fixed preferences menu bug - Minor bug fixes 2.5.2 07/12/2019 - Fixed wrong system of measurement assignment - Customizable system of measurement - Graphics improvements 2.5.1 07/02/2019 - New calendar interface - Minor bug fixes 2.5 06/24/2019 NEW FEATURE! - Weather forecasts available for the morning and evening, an extra help to organize your photographic session. - Graphic improvements - Improved performance - Minor bug fixes CAUTION: With this update the list of notifications will be emptied but you will still receive the notifications already set. 2.4 06/22/2019 - iPad now compatible. 2.2 05/08/2019 NEW FEATURE! - When you add a new location you can now search for the place instead of manually scrolling the map! 2.1 05/03/2019
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Blue Hour & Golden Hour since it was posted on our website on 2021-12-17 23:01:53.
The latest version is 3.5.1 and it was updated on 2026-10-12 18:11:35. See below the changes in each version.
Blue Hour & Golden Hour version 3.5.1
Updated At: 2026-10-08
Changes: Version History # 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. 3.5.1 Jul 28 Recurring notifications!
By popular demand and with great pleasure I am releasing in this update the new notifications management which also includes the ability to enter daily or weekly recurring notifications.
Fixed time issue on some uncensored timezones 3.5.0 02/01/2024 Minor bug fix 3.4.2 03/22/2023 - Fixed using without location permissions
- Fixed incorrect time format in imperial and international systems
- The last selected custom location will now remain the default on application startup until another is chosen
Please note that no location data is saved outside the app or shared with third parties for tracking or advertising purposes 3.4.1 12/01/2022 Performance improvement
Bug fixes
Latest OS compatibility 3.4 11/17/2022 - Magic hours calculations improved.
- Twilight hours added (Nautical, Astronomical and Civil) that can be activated from the settings.
- Improved overall performance.
- Updated compatibility with the latest operating systems.
- Customizable maps type 3.3 04/11/2022 Fixed notifications removal 3.1.1 03/30/2021 Fixed notifications removal 3.1 03/29/2021 NEW FEATURE!
- Finally available a widget to keep an eye on the most important hours in which to shoot
- New app icon
- Performance improvement 3.0 01/01/2021 Wind speed bug fixed 2.8.2 07/05/2020 - Fixed bug "You can't insert notification in the past" when setting notification in a correct date.
- Changed SI wind units from m/s to km/h 2.8.1 02/28/2020 - Following the suggestion of many users the use of gps is no longer mandatory and it is now possible to use the app without being automatic located. By the way, It is still possible to manually pin your location.
- Improved performance
- Minor bug fixes
If you appreciate the app, please leave a positive review on the App Store, you can find the direct link in settings section. Otherwise for any problem/suggestion or help, use the feedback section in settings for letting me know. Thank you 2.8 02/12/2020 - Improved performance
- Minor bug fixes 2.7.3 12/22/2019 Technical update 2.7.2 10/25/2019 I am super excited to announce full iOS 13 and iPhone 11 support in this release. Let's go through the details:
• Full support for iOS 13+ dark mode
• Many more iOS 13 improvements
• Minor bug fixes 2.7.1 09/27/2019 I am super excited to announce full iOS 13 and iPhone 11 support in this release. Let's go through the details:
• Full support for iOS 13+ dark mode
• Many more iOS 13 improvements 2.7 09/25/2019 Fixed display of dates in the notification list 2.6.2 09/11/2019 - Bug fix: the selection of some dates might not have worked 2.6.1 08/22/2019 NEW FEATURE!
- Moon phases
- Minor bug fixes 2.6 08/19/2019 - Layout optimization
- Fixed preferences menu bug
- Minor bug fixes 2.5.2 07/12/2019 - Fixed wrong system of measurement assignment
- Customizable system of measurement
- Graphics improvements 2.5.1 07/02/2019 - New calendar interface
- Minor bug fixes 2.5 06/24/2019 NEW FEATURE!
- Weather forecasts available for the morning and evening, an extra help to organize your photographic session.
- Graphic improvements
- Improved performance
- Minor bug fixes
CAUTION:
With this update the list of notifications will be emptied but you will still receive the notifications already set. 2.4 06/22/2019 - iPad now compatible. 2.2 05/08/2019 NEW FEATURE!
- When you add a new location you can now search for the place instead of manually scrolling the map! 2.1 05/03/2019
Blue Hour & Golden Hour version 3.5.0
Updated At: 2026-07-24
Changes: Version History Recurring notifications!
By popular demand and with great pleasure I am releasing in this update the new notifications management which also includes the ability to enter daily or weekly recurring notifications.
Fixed time issue on some uncensored timezones 3.5.0 02/01/2024 Minor bug fix 3.4.2 03/22/2023 - Fixed using without location permissions
- Fixed incorrect time format in imperial and international systems
- The last selected custom location will now remain the default on application startup until another is chosen
Please note that no location data is saved outside the app or shared with third parties for tracking or advertising purposes 3.4.1 12/01/2022 Performance improvement
Bug fixes
Latest OS compatibility 3.4 11/17/2022 - Magic hours calculations improved.
- Twilight hours added (Nautical, Astronomical and Civil) that can be activated from the settings.
- Improved overall performance.
- Updated compatibility with the latest operating systems.
- Customizable maps type 3.3 04/11/2022 Fixed notifications removal 3.1.1 03/30/2021 Fixed notifications removal 3.1 03/29/2021 NEW FEATURE!
- Finally available a widget to keep an eye on the most important hours in which to shoot
- New app icon
- Performance improvement 3.0 01/01/2021 Wind speed bug fixed 2.8.2 07/05/2020 - Fixed bug "You can't insert notification in the past" when setting notification in a correct date.
- Changed SI wind units from m/s to km/h 2.8.1 02/28/2020 - Following the suggestion of many users the use of gps is no longer mandatory and it is now possible to use the app without being automatic located. By the way, It is still possible to manually pin your location.
- Improved performance
- Minor bug fixes
If you appreciate the app, please leave a positive review on the App Store, you can find the direct link in settings section. Otherwise for any problem/suggestion or help, use the feedback section in settings for letting me know. Thank you 2.8 02/12/2020 - Improved performance
- Minor bug fixes 2.7.3 12/22/2019 Technical update 2.7.2 10/25/2019 I am super excited to announce full iOS 13 and iPhone 11 support in this release. Let's go through the details:
• Full support for iOS 13+ dark mode
• Many more iOS 13 improvements
• Minor bug fixes 2.7.1 09/27/2019 I am super excited to announce full iOS 13 and iPhone 11 support in this release. Let's go through the details:
• Full support for iOS 13+ dark mode
• Many more iOS 13 improvements 2.7 09/25/2019 Fixed display of dates in the notification list 2.6.2 09/11/2019 - Bug fix: the selection of some dates might not have worked 2.6.1 08/22/2019 NEW FEATURE!
- Moon phases
- Minor bug fixes 2.6 08/19/2019 - Layout optimization
- Fixed preferences menu bug
- Minor bug fixes 2.5.2 07/12/2019 - Fixed wrong system of measurement assignment
- Customizable system of measurement
- Graphics improvements 2.5.1 07/02/2019 - New calendar interface
- Minor bug fixes 2.5 06/24/2019 NEW FEATURE!
- Weather forecasts available for the morning and evening, an extra help to organize your photographic session.
- Graphic improvements
- Improved performance
- Minor bug fixes
CAUTION:
With this update the list of notifications will be emptied but you will still receive the notifications already set. 2.4 06/22/2019 - iPad now compatible. 2.2 05/08/2019 NEW FEATURE!
- When you add a new location you can now search for the place instead of manually scrolling the map! 2.1 05/03/2019 - Completely redesigned graphics.
- Improved user experience
- Improved performance
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For those who have the previous version and have already added custom places, edit and save them to update the image to the new format. 2.0 03/30/2019
Blue Hour & Golden Hour version 3.5.0
Updated At: 2024-02-01
Changes: Feb 1, 2024
Version 3.5.0
Recurring notifications!
By popular demand and with great pleasure I am releasing in this update the new notifications management which also includes the ability to enter daily or weekly recurring notifications.
Fixed time issue on some uncensored timezones
Blue Hour & Golden Hour version 3.5.0
Updated At: 2024-02-01
Changes: Recurring notifications!
By popular demand and with great pleasure I am releasing in this update the new notifications management which also includes the ability to enter daily or weekly recurring notifications.
Fixed time issue on some uncensored timezones
Blue Hour & Golden Hour version 3.4.2
Updated At: 2023-03-22
Changes: Mar 22, 2023
Version 3.4.2
Minor bug fix
Blue Hour & Golden Hour version 3.3
Updated At: 2022-04-11
Changes: Apr 11, 2022 Version 3.3
- Magic hours calculations improved.
- Twilight hours added (Nautical, Astronomical and Civil) that can be activated from the settings.
- Improved overall performance.
- Updated compatibility with the latest operating systems.
- Customizable maps type
Blue Hour & Golden Hour version 3.1.1
Updated At: 2021-03-30
Changes: Mar 30, 2021 Version 3.1.1
Fixed notifications removal
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