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Kerry Park Seattle Skyline: sunrise and sunset photography forecast

Kerry Park is the compact Seattle skyline view: Space Needle in front, downtown behind and Mount Rainier appearing on exceptionally clear days. The frame becomes much more interesting during the change from sunset to city light.

Will tonight's sunset be worth it?

Sunset · Kerry Park Seattle Skyline

SKIP

≈ Medium confidence

local time

1/5 · Poor

Current sunset outlook for Kerry Park Seattle Skyline: SKIP (1/5, Poor). Partial cloud at the light ray's height along the path (42%) — some light should get through.

  • • Partial cloud at the light ray's height along the path (42%) — some light should get through.
  • • Almost no clouds above you — expect a clean but pale horizon glow rather than a red sky.
  • • Most clouds above you sit in shadow — their undersides are unlikely to catch color.
  • • Moderate aerosol load (AOD 0.05) — good scattering for saturated reds.
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For photographers: shooting Kerry Park Seattle Skyline

Best months

May to September for the best odds of a clear mountain and late light; winter brings earlier blue hour and more changeable skies.

Suggested focal lengths

50–100 mm for the standard skyline; 100–200 mm to make Rainier more prominent.

Composition

A longer lens cleans up the foreground and stacks the Space Needle, skyline and mountain. Expose a second frame at blue hour before the sky goes black.

Recommended arrival

Arrive 45–60 minutes before sunset, earlier on clear summer weekends, and stay 25 minutes after.

Access planning

The viewpoint is a small public park in a residential area. Keep paths and neighbours’ driveways clear; tripods have limited room.

Parking: Street parking only, subject to posted restrictions; rideshare or public transport is easier at busy times.

Approach: The viewpoint is beside West Highland Drive, with a short paved walk from the street.

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