Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is a National Monument in Mississippi. 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 Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home
We matched 1 named overlooks, waterfalls, peaks and other features to Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home. Each has its own page with sun directions and a monthly golden hour table.
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Sunrise, sunset & golden hour
At Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home 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 243° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 81° in summer but only 34° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 7:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 5:19 PM | 245° | 10h 16m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 7:18 AM | 5:14 PM | 5:47 PM | 256° | 11h 03m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:44 AM | 6:37 PM | 7:09 PM | 268° | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 7:31 PM | 282° | 12h 58m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 6:38 AM | 7:18 PM | 7:52 PM | 293° | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 6:30 AM | 7:34 PM | 8:10 PM | 299° | 14h 16m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 6:41 AM | 7:34 PM | 8:10 PM | 296° | 14h 04m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 6:59 AM | 7:13 PM | 7:47 PM | 287° | 13h 21m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:18 AM | 6:36 PM | 7:09 PM | 274° | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 7:38 AM | 5:56 PM | 6:29 PM | 260° | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 7:06 AM | 4:26 PM | 5:02 PM | 249° | 10h 31m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 7:33 AM | 4:21 PM | 4:58 PM | 243° | 10h 02m |
Computed for the park's reference point (32.3410, -90.2126); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from February through October. June gives the longest window (about 6.3 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 29° 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 | 4:30 AM – 5:20 AM | 0.8 | 18° |
| March | 3:41 AM – 5:41 AM | 2.0 | 25° |
| April | 1:36 AM – 4:56 AM | 3.3 | 29° |
| May | 11:36 PM – 4:26 AM | 4.8 | 29° |
| June | 9:51 PM – 4:11 AM | 6.3 | 29° |
| July | 9:47 PM – 2:47 AM | 5.0 | 29° |
| August | 9:16 PM – 12:46 AM | 3.5 | 29° |
| September | 8:31 PM – 10:41 PM | 2.2 | 26° |
| October | 7:51 PM – 8:41 PM | 0.8 | 18° |
| 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
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Be prepared for heat and humidity. Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Thunderstorms are common. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 55 F to 79 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 63 F. Rain is common.
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show October as the clearest month (about 40% average cloud cover) and February as the cloudiest (62%). 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 national monument is located in Jackson, Mississippi, off Medgar Evers Blvd., approximately 1.5 miles southeast of I-220. If you wish to collect an NPS passport cancellation stamp, visit 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive.
Directions: National Park Service.
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