Stop Missing Nature's Most Spectacular Moments
Get 4-day sunrise and sunset forecasts so you never wonder "what if" again
Available on
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro, Android & TRMNL.
Everything You Need for Perfect Lighting
Never guess about photo conditions again - get precise forecasts that actually help you capture incredible shots.
"Know Before You Go" Quality Forecasts
See exactly how spectacular today's sunrise or sunset will be based on real atmospheric data - save hours of waiting for light that never comes.
Precise Golden Hour Planning
Get exact timing for blue hour, golden hour, and optimal shooting conditions for any location, any date.
Forecast Notifications
Alpenglow will send forecasts via Push Notifications. Configure notifications to only be delivered if things are looking particularly good.
Available with Alpenglow Pro
Interactive Widgets
Add Alpenglow to your Home Screen or Lock Screen.
Forecast Widgets require Alpenglow Pro.
Reminders
Enable Reminders for Sunrise, Sunset, Blue Hours and Golden Hours, so you never miss out.
Apple Watch Complications
Check Magic Hour Times or Forecasts right on your wrist.
Map
Check the Sun Direction for any location or date/time.
Currently not available on Android
Augmented Reality Sun Path
Visualize the sun's exact path through your camera viewfinder to plan the perfect shot composition.
Currently not available on Android
Share Forecasts
Easily share sunrise/sunset forecasts with friends and family via the Alpenglow App Clip.
Field Reports
Submit reports from your location to help improve forecasts over time.
Family Sharing
Share Alpenglow Pro with family with Family Sharing.
Not available across platforms.
Customization
Adjust the look and feel of Alpenglow by adjusting the UI color, App Icon etc.
Requires Alpenglow Pro.
Languages
“I’m a photographer and when I’m planning where I’m going to shoot this app is imperative. Being able to gauge sunrise and sunset quality before I decide on a location is critical if I only have a few days at a location. I couldn’t recommend this app more highly.”
From the Blog
Alpenglow for TRMNL
Alpenglow is now available for TRMNL, an e-ink display that you can display information you want to have available at a glance.
New: Augmented Reality Sun Paths
Alpenglow v10.1 now includes the ability to view the sun's path across the sky for any day, time and location.
Alpenglow v10.0 Released
Alpenglow is updated ready for Apple's latest operating systems. Here's what you can find in the latest update.
Frequently asked questions
Forecasts are generated by our friends at SunsetWX. While they don't detail everything that goes into their calculations they use cloud cover, moisture and pressure.
Using various weather models 3km NAM and 13km GFS they generate forecasts periodically for up to 4 days in the future.
Download Alpenglow to checkyour Quality Forecast.