Sun direction in Detroit (United States)

For On Now

On 13 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:43 and sets at 18:55 in Detroit, giving 11h5mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 13:19. All times are local to Detroit.

Solar data for Detroit

07:15 — Dawn time in Detroit
07:43 — Sunrise time in Detroit
07:46—18:52 — Daylight time in Detroit
13:19 — Solar noon in Detroit
18:55 — Sunset time in Detroit
19:23 — Dusk time in Detroit


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Time :
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Position :
42.331427,-83.0457538
Timezone :
America/Detroit
Daylight duration :
11h5mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—06:10 — Night
06:10—06:42 — Astronomical twilight
06:42—07:15 — Nautical twilight
07:15—07:43 — Civil twilight
07:15 — Dawn
07:43 — Sunrise
07:46—18:52 — Daylight
13:19 — Solar noon
18:55 — Sunset
19:23 — Dusk
18:55—19:23 — Civil twilight
19:23—19:56 — Nautical twilight
19:56—20:28 — Astronomical twilight
20:28—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Detroit (United States). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !

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