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40.7967° N81.5215° W289 mBortle 7New York

Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour in Massillon, OH

Stark County, Ohio · pop. 32,252

  • Sunrise 7:43 AM
  • Sunset 6:40 PM
  • Bortle 7

Massillon is a city of about 32,252 people in Stark County, Ohio, at 289 m (948 ft). Today the sun rises at 7:43 AM and sets at 6:40 PM; the evening golden hour runs 6:02 PM – 6:57 PM. Below are monthly times, sun directions, the best photo locations within 80 km and the nearest dark skies.

Light at Massillon

Live
Sunrise
7:43 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Golden hour AM
7:26 AM – 8:21 AM
Golden hour PM
6:02 PM – 6:57 PM
Blue hour AM
7:16 AM – 7:26 AM
Blue hour PM
6:57 PM – 7:08 PM
Full darkness
8:11 PM – 6:13 AM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70%
Moonrise / set
3:55 PM / 1:39 AM
Day length
10h 56m
Sunrise azimuth
103°
Sunset azimuth
257°
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Times in America/New York. Golden hour = sun −4° to +6°; blue hour = −6° to −4°.

Clouds at sunrise & sunset

NWS

Hourly sky cover from the National Weather Service. 20–60% cloud often gives the most colorful sunrises and sunsets.

Sunrise, sunset & golden hour by month

Month (15th)SunriseGolden hour endsGolden hour startsSunsetBlue hour endsDaylight
January7:49 AM8:31 AM4:41 PM5:23 PM5:53 PM9h 34m
February7:21 AM7:59 AM5:23 PM6:01 PM6:29 PM10h 40m
March7:39 AM8:15 AM6:57 PM7:33 PM8:00 PM11h 54m
April6:48 AM7:25 AM7:29 PM8:05 PM8:34 PM13h 18m
May6:10 AM6:49 AM7:58 PM8:37 PM9:08 PM14h 27m
June5:55 AM6:36 AM8:19 PM9:00 PM9:33 PM15h 05m
July6:08 AM6:48 AM8:17 PM8:57 PM9:30 PM14h 49m
August6:37 AM7:15 AM7:48 PM8:26 PM8:55 PM13h 49m
September7:07 AM7:44 AM7:01 PM7:37 PM8:05 PM12h 30m
October7:38 AM8:15 AM6:10 PM6:47 PM7:15 PM11h 09m
November7:14 AM7:55 AM4:29 PM5:09 PM5:39 PM9h 55m
December7:44 AM8:28 AM4:16 PM5:00 PM5:31 PM9h 16m

Local time in America/New York, daylight saving time included.

Where the sun rises and sets in Massillon

At Massillon the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 58° (ENE) at the June solstice and 121° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 303° (WNW) in June to 239° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 73° in summer but only 26° in winter.

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Best photo spots near Massillon

58 photo locations lie within 80 km of Massillon. Each links to a full planning page with sunrise and sunset directions.

Scenic Viewpoints

Scenic Viewpoint
Brick Wall Sculpture34 km away · Tuscarawas County · 305 m
Scenic Viewpoint
World's Largest Cuckoo Clock34 km away · Tuscarawas County · 305 m
Boston Street View PanelScenic Viewpoint
Boston Street View Panel52 km away · Summit County
Scenic Viewpoint
West Drive Scenic Overlook50 km away · Medina County · 291 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Chippewa Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook59 km away · Cuyahoga County · 254 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook65 km away · Cuyahoga County · 273 m

Waterfalls

Waterfall
Sugar Creek Falls (historical)18 km away · Tuscarawas County · 289 m
Blue Hen FallsWaterfall
Blue Hen Falls52 km away · Summit County · 245 m
Brandywine FallsWaterfall
Brandywine Falls53 km away · Summit County · 255 m
Waterfall
Buttermilk Falls52 km away · Summit County · 214 m
Chagrin FallsWaterfall
Chagrin Falls71 km away · Cuyahoga County · 268 m
Waterfall
Bridal Veil Falls64 km away · Cuyahoga County · 251 m

State Parks

Portage Lakes State ParkState Park
Portage Lakes State Park19 km away · Summit County
Quail Hollow State ParkState Park
Quail Hollow State Park27 km away · Stark County
Wingfoot Lake State ParkState Park
Wingfoot Lake State Park28 km away · Portage County
West Branch State ParkState Park
West Branch State Park52 km away · Portage County
Mohican State ParkState Park
Mohican State Park66 km away · Ashland County
Findley State ParkState Park
Findley State Park69 km away · Lorain County

Lakes

Portage LakesLake
Portage Lakes23 km away · Summit County · 301 m
Indigo Lake (Ohio)Lake
Indigo Lake (Ohio)44 km away · Summit County · 222 m

Botanical Gardens

Gardenview Horticultural ParkBotanical Garden
Gardenview Horticultural Park63 km away · Cuyahoga County
Cleveland Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden80 km away · Cuyahoga County

Covered Bridges

Stutzman's CrossingCovered Bridge
Stutzman's Crossing34 km away · Holmes County
Everett Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Everett Covered Bridge46 km away · Summit County
Helmick Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Helmick Covered Bridge57 km away · Coshocton County
Teegarden-Centennial Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge58 km away · Columbiana County
Newton Falls Covered Bridge (1856)Covered Bridge
Newton Falls Covered Bridge (1856)63 km away · Trumbull County
McClellan Covered BridgeCovered Bridge
McClellan Covered Bridge58 km away · Columbiana County

Night sky, Milky Way & aurora

The sky over central Massillon is estimated at Bortle 7 (suburban / urban transition). The nearest truly dark location in our database is North Bend Rail Trail, about 175 km (108 mi) away (Bortle 2). The Milky Way core is up during darkness from March to September, best in June. Northern lights need roughly Kp 6.5+ to appear low on the northern horizon here.

Darkest skies within 200 km

LocationTypeDistanceEst. Bortle
North Bend Rail TrailState Park175 km (108 mi)2
North Bend State ParkState Park179 km (111 mi)2
West Union Covered BridgeCovered Bridge179 km (111 mi)2
Helmick Covered BridgeCovered Bridge57 km (36 mi)3
Skull Fork Covered BridgeCovered Bridge72 km (44 mi)3
Indian Camp Covered BridgeCovered Bridge77 km (48 mi)3
Salt Fork State ParkState Park77 km (48 mi)3
Salt Creek Covered BridgeCovered Bridge93 km (58 mi)3
MonthMilky Way core window (15th)HoursMax altitude
February5:43 AM – 5:43 AM0.011°
March4:54 AM – 6:04 AM1.217°
April2:54 AM – 5:04 AM2.220°
May12:49 AM – 4:09 AM3.320°
June11:06 PM – 3:46 AM4.720°
July10:57 PM – 2:17 AM3.320°
August10:09 PM – 12:19 AM2.220°
September9:10 PM – 10:20 PM1.217°
October8:18 PM – 8:18 PM0.011°

Cloud cover by month

Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 49% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (80%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.

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FAQ

What time is golden hour in Massillon today?
Today the morning golden hour is 7:26 AM – 8:21 AM and the evening golden hour is 6:02 PM – 6:57 PM (local time). The live widget at the top updates automatically and lets you pick any date.
What time is sunset in Massillon in October?
Around the 15th of October the sun sets at about 6:47 PM and blue hour ends around 7:15 PM.
When is the latest sunset in Massillon?
Sunset is latest in late June — about 9:02 PM — and earliest in December, around 5:02 PM.
Where can I watch the sunset near Massillon?
Good options nearby include Portage Lakes, Brick Wall Sculpture, World's Largest Cuckoo Clock. Check each page's sunset azimuth to see whether the sun sets in view.
Can you see the Milky Way from Massillon?
Not well from the city center (estimated Bortle 7). Drive to North Bend Rail Trail (175 km (108 mi)) for dark skies.
Can you see the northern lights in Massillon?
Occasionally. Aurora needs roughly Kp 6.5 or higher to show on the northern horizon at this geomagnetic latitude (50°). Cameras pick it up before your eyes do.