Whitefish Point Lighthouse

historic site

lighthouse in Michigan, United States

Wikidata Q7995888, matched on coordinates and name (23 m apart).

Elevation
186 m
Material
metal
Inscription
This light, the oldest active on Lake Superior, began operating in 1849, though the present tower was constructed later. Early a stopping place for Indians, voyageurs, and Jesuit missionaries....

The recorded facing catches the sunrise.

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:4419:1219:52
June solstice05:4620:5121:38
September equinox07:2719:0019:39
December solstice08:2316:0316:55

Local time (America/Detroit).

46.77098, -84.95726

Elevation 186 m

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