Located in Muskingum County, Ohio, Y-Bridge (1832) is a covered bridge. It dates from 1832.
Sunrise & sunset directions
At Y-Bridge (1832) 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 302° (WNW) in June to 240° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 73° in summer but only 27° in winter.
| Date | Sunrise | Azimuth | Sunset | Azimuth | Noon sun | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (Mar 20) | 7:32 AM | 90° E | 7:40 PM | 271° W | 50° | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 6:00 AM | 58° ENE | 9:01 PM | 302° WNW | 73° | 15h 01m |
| September equinox (Sep 22) | 7:16 AM | 89° E | 7:27 PM | 271° W | 50° | 12h 11m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 7:47 AM | 121° ESE | 5:07 PM | 240° WSW | 27° | 9h 20m |
Azimuth is measured clockwise from true north (90° = east, 270° = west). Computed for 2026; values change by less than a degree from year to year.
Golden hour & blue hour by month
Covered bridges look their best with soft side-light and a backdrop of fall color, snow or fresh spring green.
| Month (15th) | Blue hour starts | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 8:30 AM | 4:46 PM | 5:28 PM | 5:57 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 7:22 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 6:32 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:41 AM | 8:16 AM | 6:59 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:02 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 6:51 AM | 7:27 AM | 7:30 PM | 8:06 PM | 8:34 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:14 AM | 6:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 8:37 PM | 9:07 PM | 14h 23m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 6:00 AM | 6:40 AM | 8:18 PM | 8:59 PM | 9:32 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 6:13 AM | 6:52 AM | 8:17 PM | 8:57 PM | 9:28 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 6:41 AM | 7:18 AM | 7:49 PM | 8:26 PM | 8:55 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:10 AM | 7:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 7:39 PM | 8:06 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 7:39 AM | 8:16 AM | 6:13 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:17 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 7:14 AM | 7:54 AM | 4:33 PM | 5:13 PM | 5:42 PM | 9h 59m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 8:26 AM | 4:22 PM | 5:05 PM | 5:35 PM | 9h 21m |
Local time (America/New York), including daylight saving time. Golden hour runs from about −4° to +6° solar altitude, so the morning golden hour begins during blue hour, before sunrise.
Milky Way & night sky
From Y-Bridge (1832), the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from March through September. June gives the longest window (about 4.8 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 21° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 6 (bright suburban sky), so expect visible sky glow; drive away from towns for better results.
| Month | Core visible (15th) | Hours | Max altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Below 10° in darkness | — | -3° | — |
| February | 5:35 AM – 5:45 AM | 0.2 | 11° | SE → SE |
| March | 4:45 AM – 6:05 AM | 1.3 | 18° | SE → SSE |
| April | 2:43 AM – 5:03 AM | 2.3 | 21° | SE → S |
| May | 12:47 AM – 4:17 AM | 3.5 | 21° | SE → S |
| June | 11:02 PM – 3:52 AM | 4.8 | 21° | SE → SSW |
| July | 10:54 PM – 2:24 AM | 3.5 | 21° | S → SW |
| August | 10:08 PM – 12:28 AM | 2.3 | 21° | S → SW |
| September | 9:11 PM – 10:21 PM | 1.2 | 18° | SSW → SW |
| October | 8:20 PM – 8:30 PM | 0.2 | 11° | SW → SW |
| November | Below 10° in darkness | — | 0° | — |
| December | Below 10° in darkness | — | -19° | — |
Window when the galactic core is at least 10° high during astronomical darkness on the 15th of each month. Pick nights within a few days of the new moon. Plan exact nights with the Milky Way planner.
Estimated sky darkness: 6 Bortle 6 — Bright suburban sky. The Milky Way is only visible near the zenith; the sky glows grey-orange in photos. Modeled zenith brightness ≈ 19.14 mag/arcsec². Aurora needs roughly Kp 7.0+ to show low on the northern horizon here.
Weather & best season
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 46% average cloud cover) and January as the cloudiest (78%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.
Average cloud cover (%)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 70 | 73 | 81 | 83 | 92 | 99 | 103 | 99 | 98 | 94 | 80 | 69 |
| Low °F | -8 | -6 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 48 | 38 | 26 | 11 | 0 |
| Precip. (in) | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Monthly climatology for the surrounding 1° grid cell from NASA POWER (MERRA-2). Mountain sites can be colder and cloudier than the cell average.
Photography tips for this covered bridge
- Shoot from the stream bank to show the bridge, the water and its reflection together.
- Inside the bridge, the timber trusses make strong symmetrical compositions — use a tripod for long exposures.
- Many covered bridges still carry traffic; stay off the roadway and watch for vehicles.
- Overcast days keep contrast low between the dark interior and the bright surroundings.
- Scout in daylight if you plan to shoot at night or before sunrise.
Season: Peak fall color is the classic season; winter snow and spring blossoms are less crowded alternatives.
Suggested gear: Wide-angle lens, Tripod, Polarizer for foliage. Work out exposures with the depth of field, ND filter and NPF rule calculators.
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Sources
Location data: Wikidata. Sun, moon and Milky Way times are computed by LWPhoto Atlas for 2026. Climate: NASA POWER. Sky darkness is a population-based estimate (Walker's law), not a measurement. See data sources & licenses.