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Sun Times in South Lyon
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in South Lyon?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for South Lyon (America/Detroit). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in South Lyon?
Check the sunset time displayed above for South Lyon (America/Detroit). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in South Lyon?
Golden hour times for South Lyon are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in South Lyon?
The day length for South Lyon is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in South Lyon?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for South Lyon is shown in the times above (America/Detroit). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in South Lyon?
Sunset and dusk times for South Lyon are displayed above (America/Detroit). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in South Lyon?
Twilight duration in South Lyon varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in South Lyon?
The earliest sunrise in South Lyon in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on June 12 (America/Detroit). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in South Lyon?
The latest sunset in South Lyon in 2026 is at 9:15 PM on June 20 (America/Detroit). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in South Lyon?
After sunset in South Lyon, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in South Lyon shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in South Lyon
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in South Lyon on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 26m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 37m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 17m |
| July | 6:10 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:47 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 7:25 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 46m |
| December | 7:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 05m |