Sunset & Sunrise Today in Jackson, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Jackson: sunrise 7:51 AM, sunset 6:53 PM.
In Jackson, Michigan, the sun rises at 7:50 AM and sets at 6:55 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 04m of daylight. Local solar noon in Jackson falls at 1:23 PM.
Because Jackson is at 42.25° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 46 seconds. This is autumn in Jackson, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Jackson's golden hour, about 6:18 PM to 7:13 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:13 PM to 7:24 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Jackson is at 6:53 PM and sunrise at 7:51 AM — about 2m 44s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Jackson drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Jackson, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Jackson ranges from as early as 5:04 PM (around December 7) to as late as 9:17 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 04m.
Moon in Jackson today
Sunset today: Jackson vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 7:50 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 04m |
| Ann Arbor | 7:48 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 04m |
| East Lansing | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 03m |
| Lansing | 7:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 03m |
| Battle Creek | 7:53 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 04m |
Jackson sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 04m
- Latest sunset 9:17 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 5:04 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 6:00 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:09 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Jackson (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:03 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 04m |
Jackson sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:50 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 04m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 44s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:54 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:55 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 43s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:56 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 42s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:57 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 42s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:58 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 41s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 8:00 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 40s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 8:01 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 39s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:02 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:03 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 38s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:04 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 36s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:06 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 29m | −2m 36s |
Twilight times in Jackson today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:17 AM | 8:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:49 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:21 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:32 AM | 8:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:18 PM | 7:13 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Jackson by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 09m |
| February | 7:51 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 7:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 6:03 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 03m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 12m |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 25m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 7:35 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 18m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Jackson
What time is sunset in Jackson today?
Sunset in Jackson, Michigan is at 6:55 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Jackson today?
Sunrise in Jackson is at 7:50 AM today, with 11h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Jackson tomorrow?
Sunrise in Jackson tomorrow is at 7:51 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
What time is sunset in Jackson tomorrow?
Sunset in Jackson tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
How long is the day in Jackson today?
Jackson gets 11h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:50 AM and sunset at 6:55 PM.
When is golden hour in Jackson?
The evening golden hour in Jackson is about 6:18 PM to 7:13 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Jackson?
The evening blue hour in Jackson runs from about 7:13 PM to 7:24 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Jackson?
After sunset at 6:55 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Jackson at around 7:24 PM today.
When is solar noon in Jackson?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Jackson — is at 1:23 PM today.
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