the witching hour
noun
1
: the time late at night when the powers of a witch, magician, etc., are believed to be strongest
2
: 12 o'clock at night : midnight
We arrived home shortly before the witching hour.
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Indeed, compared to 2005’s Broken Flowers, this is a wilfully obscure step back to his deadpan, experimental roots, a gentle, almost deliberately un-film that is best not viewed in too much proximity to the witching hour.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Inspired by the colors of the witching hour, the paint shifted from deep reddish-purple to shimmering gold highlights as light moved across its sculpted fastback bodywork.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Toss it over your couch for a pop of Halloween charm or wrap yourself in it to stay warm while waiting for the witching hour.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The 21+ dive bar will serve beer, spirits and house cocktails alongside a slim menu heavy on the fry batter well into the witching hour each night of the concert.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
This drink is ideal for those late-night gatherings when the witching hour strikes.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The Dodgers added five players, including starter Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers at the witching hour.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 31 July 2024
Buy Now 27 of 31 'Cassandra' and 'Magic Lessons' by Alice Hoffman
Trace the Owens bloodline of Practical Magic fame back to the 1600s in this magical novel that takes us back to the witching hour in 1600s Salem, Mass.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The ultra-prompt start allows Springsteen and company to prove it for what still feels like all night, yet get everyone home before the witching hour.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Inspired by the colors of the witching hour, the paint shifted from deep reddish-purple to shimmering gold highlights as light moved across its sculpted fastback bodywork.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Toss it over your couch for a pop of Halloween charm or wrap yourself in it to stay warm while waiting for the witching hour.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The 21+ dive bar will serve beer, spirits and house cocktails alongside a slim menu heavy on the fry batter well into the witching hour each night of the concert.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
This drink is ideal for those late-night gatherings when the witching hour strikes.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The Dodgers added five players, including starter Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers at the witching hour.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 31 July 2024
Buy Now 27 of 31 'Cassandra' and 'Magic Lessons' by Alice Hoffman
Trace the Owens bloodline of Practical Magic fame back to the 1600s in this magical novel that takes us back to the witching hour in 1600s Salem, Mass.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The ultra-prompt start allows Springsteen and company to prove it for what still feels like all night, yet get everyone home before the witching hour.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
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“The witching hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20witching%20hour. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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