- Elevation, modelled
- 186 m
- Tallest summit within 12.7 miles
- Monte Sano Mountain494 m · 5.5 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:03local time
- Coordinates
- 34.6969, -86.5892
SkyLume is a artwork in Alabama, at a modelled 186 m. Monte Sano Mountain stands 494 m to the northeast, 5.5 miles off. The nearest named place is John Hunt Park, a park 0.1 miles away.
- Material
- aluminum,steel
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 12.7 miles of SkyLume. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Sano Mountain | NE 53° | 494 m | 5.5 mi |
| Chestnut Knob | ENE 73° | 490 m | 6.5 mi |
| Round Top Mountain | ENE 64° | 483 m | 3.2 mi |
| Logan Point | NE 50° | 481 m | 6.1 mi |
| Huntsville Mountain | ESE 113° | 476 m | 4.5 mi |
| Sand Point | E 84° | 463 m | 3.6 mi |
| Jasper Point | ENE 66° | 462 m | 12.7 mi |
| Wade Mountain | N 349° | 455 m | 8.4 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- John Hunt Park: 0.1 mi
- Piedmont Recreation Area: 0.5 mi
- Madison County Par Course: 0.8 mi
- John Hunt Park: 0.8 mi
- Brahan Spring Recreation Center: 0.9 mi
Peaks
- Garth Mountain: 1.6 mi
- Echols Hill: 2.4 mi
- Russell Hill: 2.9 mi
- Round Top Mountain: 3.2 mi
- Weeden Mountain: 3.6 mi
Attractions: 44
- Japanese Friendship Bridge: 2.1 mi
- Huntsville Roundhouse and Turntable: 2.6 mi
- Huntsville Depot: 2.6 mi
- Three Caves: 3.0 mi
- Main Propulsion Test Article 098: 3.7 mi
Cliffs: 24
- Pine Bluff: 5.1 mi
- Lehmans Bluff: 8.6 mi
- Sublett Bluff: 8.9 mi
- Bell Bluff: 9.9 mi
- Lewis Buff: 10.2 mi
Historic sites: 21
- Ricky's Rocket: 0.7 mi
- 1989 Tornado Memorial: 1.3 mi
- Eternal Flame: 2.0 mi
- Kaffeeklatsch: 2.4 mi
- 2006 School Bus Crash: 2.8 mi
Artworks: 21
- Artistic Images: 1.6 mi
- Eggbeater Jesus: 1.6 mi
- Moon Gate: 1.7 mi
- Travelers: 1.8 mi
- Travelers II: 2.0 mi
Museums: 17
- U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum: 0.4 mi
- Huntsville Museum of Art: 2.1 mi
- Early Works Museum: 2.2 mi
- Constitution Hall Park: 2.2 mi
- Weeden House: 2.3 mi
Springs: 13
- Brahan Spring: 0.9 mi
- Big Spring: 2.3 mi
- Byrd Spring: 2.3 mi
- The Spring House: 3.5 mi
- Alm's Spring: 3.6 mi
Picnic sites: 8
- Pavilion 12: 0.7 mi
- Pavilion 7: 0.8 mi
- Pavilion 9: 0.8 mi
- Pavilion 11: 0.8 mi
- Pavilion 10: 0.8 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Dallas W. Fanning Nature Preserve: 9.1 mi
- Dallas W. Fanning Nature Preserve: 9.5 mi
- Mill Creek Nature Preserve: 10.2 mi
- Bethel Spring Nature Preserve: 14.2 mi
- Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge: 15.7 mi
Gardens: 4
- Marie's Garden: 4.8 mi
- North Alabama Japanese Garden: 5.4 mi
- Creekwood Garden: 7.0 mi
- Rose Garden: 23.1 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Waterfall: 7.4 mi
Beaches: 1
- Talucah Beach: 11.5 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Little Nashville: 20.7 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Rocket Rest Area: 24.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:51 | 18:25 | 18:58 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 19:26 | 20:03 |
| September equinox | 06:35 | 18:12 | 18:45 |
| December solstice | 06:50 | 16:01 | 16:40 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 43 | 47 | 54 | 63 | 71 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 75 | 64 | 53 | 46 |
| Precip in | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 5.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Huntsville Intnl AP, 12 mi away.
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