Observation Deck
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 19:13 | 18:38 |
| June solstice | 05:36 | 20:30 | 19:50 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 19:00 | 18:24 |
| December solstice | 07:17 | 16:43 | 16:01 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Saint Charles17.0 mi southwest
- Saint Louis20.7 mi south
- O’Fallon27.5 mi west-southwest
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How high is Observation Deck?
Observation Deck sits at about 635 feet (194 m).
Is Observation Deck better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Observation Deck toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Observation Deck?
Saint Charles, 17 miles SW of Observation Deck.
What is the next lookout after Observation Deck?
Mississippi River Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Observation Deck.
A scenic overlook on Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route, reported by OpenStreetMap.
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Day trips start here
- Alton · 4 mi
- Ferguson · 13 mi
- Edwardsville · 16 mi
- Granite City · 16 mi
- St. Charles · 18 mi
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site · 20 mi
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