Sun Arc & Golden HourShelby Twp, MI · 42.67°N
Catch the golden hour.
Astronomical sun position, elevation angle, and color temperature calculator calibrated for Metro Detroit filmmakers and aerial shooters. Drag the slider to simulate lighting through the day.
“Get ready and get to location, or you’ll miss it.”
Phase
Golden Hour
Color Temp
3200K
Elevation
+6.2°
Azimuth
284° W
Today’s shooting windows.
Calculated for Shelby Township / Metro Detroit based on current solar declination.
| Lighting Window | Time Range | Color Temperature | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hour (Dawn) | 6:05 AM - 6:30 AM | 9,500K - 11,000K | City lights, moody landscape, atmospheric drone passes |
| Golden Hour (Morning) | 6:30 AM - 7:35 AM | 2,700K - 3,500K | Warm backlight, soft rim lighting, low shadow angles |
| Midday Sun | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | 5,600K (Daylight) | High contrast, overhead shadows (diffusion recommended) |
| Golden Hour (Evening) | 7:30 PM - 8:35 PM | 2,700K - 3,500K | Warm flares, skin tones, hero exterior tracking shots |
| Blue Hour (Dusk) | 8:35 PM - 9:05 PM | 9,000K - 11,500K | Silhouette shots, practical lamps, twilight transitions |