Sunset, Night and Photos

Martha's Vineyard after dark: where the full moon rises out of the ocean, the darkest spots for stars (Aquinnah, Lobsterville, South Beach), full-moon and meteor dates through 2027, the honest word on bioluminescence in the ponds, the three towns after the shops close, and the practical side of deer, dark roads, parking lots and night swimming.

Where to photograph Martha's Vineyard, by subject and by light: the five lighthouses and their best hours, the working harbors, the ferries, the gingerbread cottages, the Aquinnah cliffs and the rules that protect them, the up-island stone walls, the Jaws bridge, Mytoi and Menemsha Hills, seasons and weather, and the drone, cliff and private-beach rules, illustrated with our own photographs.

Best sunset spots on Martha's Vineyard: Menemsha, Aquinnah Cliffs, East Chop, sunset cruises, monthly times and restaurants with views.

Sunset from West Chop in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard: panoramic views over Vineyard Sound and the harbor from a quiet spot at the point.