Shiloh National Military Park is a National Military Park in Tennessee, Mississippi. This guide combines the park's official information with computed sunrise, sunset and Milky Way times, satellite climate data and nearby photo locations.
Sunrise, sunset & golden hour
At Shiloh the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 60° (ENE) at the June solstice and 119° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 300° (WNW) in June to 242° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 78° in summer but only 31° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 7:40 AM | 4:27 PM | 5:05 PM | 245° | 10h 03m |
| February | 6:41 AM | 7:16 AM | 5:01 PM | 5:36 PM | 255° | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:39 AM | 6:28 PM | 7:01 PM | 268° | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 6:56 AM | 6:52 PM | 7:26 PM | 283° | 13h 04m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 6:26 AM | 7:15 PM | 7:51 PM | 294° | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 8:10 PM | 300° | 14h 31m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 6:28 AM | 7:32 PM | 8:09 PM | 297° | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 6:49 AM | 7:09 PM | 7:44 PM | 288° | 13h 30m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 7:02 PM | 274° | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:00 AM | 7:34 AM | 5:45 PM | 6:20 PM | 260° | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 7:06 AM | 4:12 PM | 4:49 PM | 248° | 10h 20m |
| December | 6:55 AM | 7:34 AM | 4:04 PM | 4:44 PM | 242° | 9h 48m |
Computed for the park's reference point (35.1385, -88.3421); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From Shiloh, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from February through October. June gives the longest window (about 5.8 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 26° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 3 (rural sky), good enough for detailed Milky Way images.
| Month | Core visible (15th) | Hours | Max altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| February | 4:41 AM – 5:11 AM | 0.5 | 15° |
| March | 3:45 AM – 5:35 AM | 1.8 | 22° |
| April | 1:45 AM – 4:45 AM | 3.0 | 26° |
| May | 11:50 PM – 4:00 AM | 4.2 | 26° |
| June | 9:57 PM – 3:47 AM | 5.8 | 26° |
| July | 9:53 PM – 2:23 AM | 4.5 | 26° |
| August | 9:16 PM – 12:16 AM | 3.0 | 26° |
| September | 8:27 PM – 10:17 PM | 1.8 | 23° |
| October | 7:44 PM – 8:24 PM | 0.7 | 15° |
| November | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| December | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
3 Estimated Bortle 3 — Rural sky. Some light domes sit on the horizon, but the Milky Way still looks complex overhead.
Weather & best time to visit
Shiloh National Military Park traditionally experiences mild winters and hot summers with an average high of 90 degrees in the summer and 50 in winter; average lows in the winter are 34 degrees but single digits are not unusual. Rainfall in the area averages 57 inches a year with an additional 2-3 inches of ice/snow and violent thunderstorms can take place at any time of year.
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 43% average cloud cover) and February as the cloudiest (66%). 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 110 miles from the Memphis airport and 150 miles from the Nashville airport. From the west (Memphis, Tennessee, area): Take Highway 72 East to Corinth, Mississippi. From the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, take Highway 22 North to the Shiloh Battlefield. From the northeast (Nashville, Tennessee, area): Take Interstate 40 West to the Parker's Crossroads Exit. Then take Highway 22 South to Shiloh Battlefield. Continue on Highway 22 South to the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.
Directions: National Park Service.
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Living History
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
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