Des Moines

Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair and numerous cultural festivals during warm weather months. History enthusiasts will find 110 historic sites in and around the city as part of the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The city appeals to travelers with an interest in the arts who marvel at the architecture of the State Capitol with its five domes, including the large main dome with its gleaming 23-karat gold surface. The city has a good art museum, a symphony that performs in the downtown Civic Center (along with opera, ballet, and other performing arts), an

On 15 January sunrise is 07:38, golden light starts about 16:26 and sunset is 17:09 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:34, golden light starts about 19:17 and sunset is 19:55 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 July sunrise is 05:53, golden light starts about 20:06 and sunset is 20:47 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 October sunrise is 07:26, golden light starts about 17:55 and sunset is 18:33 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

Golden Hour at the Botanical Gardens

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