Sunrise and Sunset in Norton Shores Today
In Norton Shores, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:50 and sets at 19:13. The day length is 11h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 13:32.
Norton Shores: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Norton Shores at 13:32 – 1 h 32 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 06:04, the latest on October 31 at 08:18.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:09 and latest on June 26 at 21:28.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 24 min more daylight than the shortest.
Norton Shores through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:13 | 17:35 | 9 h 22 min | west-southwest 241° | 88 h |
| Feb | 07:42 | 18:16 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 254° | 116 h |
| Mar | 07:56 | 19:51 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 168 h |
| Apr | 07:02 | 20:27 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 285° | 210 h |
| May | 06:21 | 21:02 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 297° | 256 h |
| Jun | 06:04 | 21:26 | 15 h 22 min | northwest 304° | 287 h |
| Jul | 06:19 | 21:22 | 15 h 4 min | west-northwest 301° | 297 h |
| Aug | 06:50 | 20:47 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 290° | 264 h |
| Sep | 07:24 | 19:54 | 12 h 30 min | west 275° | 206 h |
| Oct | 07:58 | 19:01 | 11 h 3 min | west-southwest 259° | 152 h |
| Nov | 07:37 | 17:20 | 9 h 43 min | west-southwest 245° | 82 h |
| Dec | 08:10 | 17:10 | 9 h 0 min | west-southwest 238° | 62 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 297 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 62 – 2,188 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Grand Rapids/Kent Co Int'l Ar, MI, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Norton Shores
Morning: 07:33–08:28 · Evening: 18:35–19:31
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Norton Shores, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:33 to 08:28. The evening golden hour extends from 18:35 to 19:31. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Norton Shores
Morning: 07:22–07:33 · Evening: 19:31–19:42
The Blue Hour in Norton Shores offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:22 to 07:33, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:31 to 19:42, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Norton Shores
Norton Shores is located at a latitude of 43.17° and a longitude of -86.26°. The city is in the America/Detroit timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Norton Shores vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Norton Shores
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Norton Shores. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Norton Shores, with up to 15h 23m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Norton Shores sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Norton Shores brings the shortest days with only 8h 59m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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On the same latitude as Norton Shores
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Norton Shores (43.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Norton Shores
When does the sun rise in Norton Shores today?
Today the sun rises in Norton Shores at 07:50 and sets at 19:13.
How long is the day in Norton Shores today?
The day lasts 11h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Norton Shores today?
In the morning from 07:33–08:28, in the evening from 18:35–19:31.
When is the longest day in Norton Shores?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 59m.
When does it get dark in Norton Shores today?
It is dark from 19:42, fully dark from 20:48.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Norton Shores. All times are in local time. How it is calculated