Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sterling Heights: sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 9:06 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Sterling Heights is at 9:07 PM and sunrise was at 6:08 AM, giving Sterling Heights 14h 59m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Sterling Heights, is at 1:38 PM.
Because Sterling Heights is at 42.58° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 29 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Sterling Heights keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Sterling Heights runs from about 8:26 PM to 9:28 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:28 PM to 9:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sterling Heights is at 9:06 PM and sunrise at 6:09 AM — about 1m 31s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Sterling Heights drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Sterling Heights right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Sterling Heights ranges from as early as 4:58 PM (around December 3) to as late as 9:13 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 02m.
Moon in Sterling Heights today
Sunset today: Sterling Heights vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | 6:08 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 59m |
| Clinton Township | 6:07 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 59m |
| Shelby | 6:08 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 59m |
| Warren | 6:08 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 58m |
| Troy | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 59m |
Sterling Heights sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 02m
- Latest sunset 9:13 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:54 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 8:04 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Sterling Heights (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 02m |
Sterling Heights sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:08 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 59m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:09 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 57m | −1m 31s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:10 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 34s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:10 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:11 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:12 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:13 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 46s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:14 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 48s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:15 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 50s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:16 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:17 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:18 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:19 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 37m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:20 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 35m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Sterling Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:00 AM | 11:14 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:51 AM | 10:24 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:33 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:47 AM | 6:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:26 PM | 9:28 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Sterling Heights.
Sunrise & sunset in Sterling Heights by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 7:14 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 9:13 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 27m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 16m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Sterling Heights.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sterling Heights
What time is sunset in Sterling Heights today?
Sunset in Sterling Heights, Michigan is at 9:07 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Sterling Heights today?
Sunrise in Sterling Heights is at 6:08 AM today, with 14h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sterling Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sterling Heights tomorrow is at 6:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Sterling Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Sterling Heights tomorrow is at 9:06 PM.
How long is the day in Sterling Heights today?
Sterling Heights gets 14h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:08 AM and sunset at 9:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Sterling Heights?
The evening golden hour in Sterling Heights is about 8:26 PM to 9:28 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Sterling Heights?
The evening blue hour in Sterling Heights runs from about 9:28 PM to 9:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sterling Heights?
After sunset at 9:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sterling Heights at around 9:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sterling Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sterling Heights — is at 1:38 PM today.
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