• DATA
  • PLANNING
  • LOGISTICS
  • HUMAN

How to schedule lighting windows with your AI

Connect Sunrise-Sunset to your AI client to pull precise solar data. Use these timestamps to hit golden hour or plan event lighting.

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Short answer

How do I schedule lighting windows with my AI?

Ask your AI to fetch sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for a specific location. It uses solar data to identify the best windows for photography or outdoor events. You'll get a clear timeline for your shoot.

The results

What you get from this task

The AI handles the math and the data lookup so you can focus on the shot.

DATA

Precise solar timestamps

The AI pulls exact times for sunrise, sunset, and various twilight phases. You get the specific minutes you need to be on location.

PLANNING

Custom lighting windows

The AI calculates the duration of golden hour or blue hour based on the data. This gives you a window of time to work with.

LOGISTICS

Event schedules

Use the solar data to set start times for outdoor ceremonies or dinners. It ensures your lighting matches the natural environment.

HUMAN

Final creative decisions

The AI provides the numbers, but you decide when to pack up. You use the data to make the final call on your production schedule.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as your data researcher for solar positioning.

  1. Fetch solar data

    The AI requests specific solar event times for your chosen coordinates or location.

    get_sunrise_sunset

  2. Identify light windows

    It looks at the gap between sunset and twilight to find the best lighting for your needs.

    get_sunrise_sunset

  3. Build a timeline

    The AI organizes these timestamps into a readable schedule for your day.

    get_sunrise_sunset

  4. Refine the plan

    You can ask the AI to adjust the schedule based on how much setup time you need.

    get_sunrise_sunset

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your planning.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed info for your actual location or project details.

Sunrise-Sunset Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Sunrise-Sunset capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sunrise-sunset-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_h5QVzZiOuKY354MuvcVnIyjZwY4zxU3WwytiY6cR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get the sunrise and sunset times for Los Angeles tomorrow.

  • What is the golden hour window for my shoot in Seattle on Friday?

  • Create a lighting schedule for an outdoor wedding in Austin this Saturday using the sunset data.

  • Find the twilight times for London to help me plan my evening photography session.

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Start here

Connect Sunrise-Sunset once, then ask.

One click connects this MCP to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted and the setup is handled on our end.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book a photographer for me?

    No. The AI only provides the solar data and timing. You have to handle bookings and personnel yourself.

  • 02

    Does the AI know my exact GPS coordinates?

    Only if you provide them in your prompt or if your AI client shares your location. It cannot find you automatically.

  • 03

    Can the AI change my calendar events?

    No. This MCP only reads solar data. It cannot write to or modify your Google Calendar or other scheduling tools.

  • 04

    How accurate is the sunset data?

    The data comes from precise solar calculations provided by the tool, giving you accurate timestamps for your location.

  • 05

    Can I use this for weather forecasting?

    No. This tool only provides solar position and timing data. It does not provide weather, cloud cover, or precipitation info.

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