Sunset & Sunrise Today in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Sterling Heights: sunrise 7:46 AM, sunset 6:47 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Sterling Heights is at 6:49 PM and sunrise was at 7:45 AM, giving Sterling Heights 11h 03m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Sterling Heights, is at 1:17 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 2 minutes shorter and 48 seconds. Through autumn, 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 6:12 PM to 7:07 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:07 PM to 7:18 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Sterling Heights is at 6:47 PM and sunrise at 7:46 AM — about 2m 46s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Sterling Heights drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Sterling Heights, when sunset creeps earlier each week. 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 | 7:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 03m |
| Clinton Township | 7:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 03m |
| Shelby | 7:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 03m |
| Warren | 7:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 04m |
| Troy | 7:46 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 03m |
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 (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:54 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 8:04 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 03m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:46 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 46s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:47 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 46s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:49 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 46s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:50 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:51 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 44s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:52 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 44s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 43s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:55 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:56 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 41s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:57 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 41s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:58 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 39s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:59 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 39s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 8:01 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 28m | −2m 37s |
Twilight times in Sterling Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:23 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:44 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:16 AM | 7:18 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:27 AM | 8:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:12 PM | 7:07 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Sterling Heights
What time is sunset in Sterling Heights today?
Sunset in Sterling Heights, Michigan is at 6:49 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 7:45 AM today, with 11h 03m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Sterling Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Sterling Heights tomorrow is at 7:46 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:47 PM.
What time is sunset in Sterling Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Sterling Heights tomorrow is at 6:47 PM.
How long is the day in Sterling Heights today?
Sterling Heights gets 11h 03m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:45 AM and sunset at 6:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Sterling Heights?
The evening golden hour in Sterling Heights is about 6:12 PM to 7:07 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 7:07 PM to 7:18 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Sterling Heights?
After sunset at 6:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Sterling Heights at around 7:18 PM today.
When is solar noon in Sterling Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Sterling Heights — is at 1:17 PM today.
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