Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Georgia. This guide combines the park's official information with computed sunrise, sunset and Milky Way times, satellite climate data and 1 photo locations inside or next to the park.
Best photo spots in Martin Luther King, Jr.
We matched 1 named overlooks, waterfalls, peaks and other features to Martin Luther King, Jr.. Each has its own page with sun directions and a monthly golden hour table.
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Sunrise, sunset & golden hour
At Martin Luther King, Jr. the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 61° (ENE) at the June solstice and 118° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 299° (WNW) in June to 242° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 80° in summer but only 33° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 8:20 AM | 5:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 245° | 10h 09m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 7:57 AM | 5:48 PM | 6:22 PM | 256° | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:49 AM | 8:22 AM | 7:13 PM | 7:46 PM | 268° | 11h 57m |
| April | 7:07 AM | 7:41 AM | 7:35 PM | 8:09 PM | 283° | 13h 01m |
| May | 6:37 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 8:32 PM | 294° | 13h 54m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 7:04 AM | 8:14 PM | 8:50 PM | 299° | 14h 23m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 7:15 AM | 8:14 PM | 8:50 PM | 297° | 14h 11m |
| August | 7:00 AM | 7:34 AM | 7:51 PM | 8:26 PM | 288° | 13h 25m |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:54 AM | 7:13 PM | 7:46 PM | 274° | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:43 AM | 8:17 AM | 6:31 PM | 7:05 PM | 260° | 11h 22m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 7:46 AM | 5:00 PM | 5:36 PM | 248° | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:36 AM | 8:14 AM | 4:53 PM | 5:31 PM | 242° | 9h 55m |
Computed for the park's reference point (33.7562, -84.3726); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From Martin Luther King, Jr., the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from February through October. June gives the longest window (about 6.0 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 27° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 7 (suburban / urban transition), so expect visible sky glow; drive away from towns for better results.
| Month | Core visible (15th) | Hours | Max altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| February | 5:15 AM – 5:55 AM | 0.7 | 16° |
| March | 4:28 AM – 6:18 AM | 1.8 | 24° |
| April | 2:26 AM – 5:36 AM | 3.2 | 27° |
| May | 12:28 AM – 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 27° |
| June | 10:34 PM – 4:34 AM | 6.0 | 27° |
| July | 10:30 PM – 3:10 AM | 4.7 | 27° |
| August | 9:56 PM – 1:16 AM | 3.3 | 27° |
| September | 9:09 PM – 11:09 PM | 2.0 | 24° |
| October | 8:27 PM – 9:07 PM | 0.7 | 17° |
| November | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| December | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
7 Estimated Bortle 7 — Suburban / urban transition. The whole sky has a grey-white glow; the Milky Way is invisible to the eye.
Weather & best time to visit
Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the mid-30s. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year. The average date of first freeze is in mid-November and the date of the last freeze is mid to late March.
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show October as the clearest month (about 43% average cloud cover) and February as the cloudiest (59%). 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 (%)
Average high (°F)
Photography permits, drones & fees
Permits. Under federal law (54 U.S.C. 100905), still photography in National Park Service areas needs a permit only when it (1) takes place where members of the public are not allowed, (2) uses models, sets or props that are not part of the location's natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities, or (3) would cause the park to incur additional administrative costs to monitor the activity. Ordinary visitor and most landscape photography needs no permit. Commercial filming rules are separate and have changed in recent years — confirm current requirements with the park before a paid shoot.
Drones. Launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft (drones) is prohibited in National Park Service units under a 2014 Superintendent's closure (36 CFR 1.5), except where a park has issued specific written approval. Flying from outside the boundary over park land can also violate park rules and disturb wildlife.
Getting there
The park is accessible via public transportation and by car.
Directions: National Park Service.
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
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