Michigan vs Indiana: sun and shade by section
12:00 pm kickoff
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Crisler Center NE entrance, M Den and public restrooms open |
| 9:30 am | Premium entrances open |
| 10:00 am | Public gates open |
| 10:00 am | FootballRide shuttles start ($1.50, every 20 min) |
| 11:00 am | Recommended arrival to beat entry lines |
| 11:00 am | Alcohol sales open (outer concourse) |
| 11:30 am | Last FootballRide shuttle to the stadium |
| 12:00 pm | Kickoff |
| ~3:30 pm | Typical final whistle (3.5 h) |
West sideline shade arrives: Section 19 3:20 pm, Section 20 2:40 pm, Section 21 2:40 pm, Section 22 3:00 pm, Section 23 3:00 pm.
Sun at kickoff: 32.9° high, bearing 156.8°. Still 28.0° high at the final whistle. Shadiest sections: 12, 11, 13, 10, 20. Sunniest: 38, 37, 36, 35, 34.
| Section | Side | Sun (min) | Mostly shaded from | Low-sun glare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | east | 208 | not during the game | ||
| 2 | east | 208 | not during the game | ||
| 3 | east | 200 | not during the game | ||
| 4 | east | 194 | not during the game | ||
| 5 | east | 204 | not during the game | ||
| 6 | east | 217 | not during the game | ||
| 7 | east | 218 | not during the game | ||
| 8 | south | 206 | not during the game | ||
| 9 | south | 180 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 10 | south | 152 | 2:20 pm | ||
| 11 | south | 83 | 1:00 pm | ||
| 12 | south | 53 | not during the game | ||
| 13 | south | 112 | not during the game | ||
| 14 | south | 178 | not during the game | ||
| 15 | south | 195 | not during the game | ||
| 16 | south | 209 | not during the game | ||
| 17 | west | 214 | not during the game | ||
| 18 | west | 208 | not during the game | ||
| 19 | west | 178 | 3:20 pm | ||
| 20 | west | 153 | 2:40 pm | ||
| 21 | west | 157 | 2:40 pm | ||
| 22 | west | 171 | 3:00 pm | ||
| 23 | west | 175 | 3:00 pm | ||
| 24 | west | 177 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 25 | west | 179 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 26 | west | 181 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 27 | west | 188 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 28 | west | 193 | 3:20 pm | ||
| 29 | west | 210 | not during the game | ||
| 30 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 31 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 32 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 33 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 34 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 35 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 36 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 37 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 38 | north | 220 | not during the game | ||
| 39 | east | 218 | not during the game | ||
| 40 | east | 216 | not during the game | ||
| 41 | east | 214 | not during the game | ||
| 42 | east | 211 | not during the game | ||
| 43 | east | 211 | not during the game | ||
| 44 | east | 211 | not during the game |
10-year norm for this date and kickoff: 52°F (range 45-70°F), feels like 45°F, wind 10 mph, rain in 13% of game hours, clear skies in 21%.
3:30 pm kickoff
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Noon | Crisler Center NE entrance, M Den and public restrooms open |
| 1:00 pm | Premium entrances open |
| 1:30 pm | Public gates open |
| 1:30 pm | FootballRide shuttles start ($1.50, every 20 min) |
| 2:30 pm | Recommended arrival to beat entry lines |
| 2:30 pm | Alcohol sales open (outer concourse) |
| 3:00 pm | Last FootballRide shuttle to the stadium |
| 3:30 pm | Kickoff |
| 6:40 pm | Sun drops below the horizon |
| ~7:00 pm | Typical final whistle (3.5 h) |
West sideline shade arrives: Section 19 at kickoff, Section 20 at kickoff, Section 21 at kickoff, Section 22 at kickoff, Section 23 at kickoff.
Sun at kickoff: 28.0° high, bearing 216.8°. Sunset during the game at about 6:40 pm. Shadiest sections: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24. Sunniest: 4, 5, 3, 6, 39.
| Section | Side | Sun (min) | Mostly shaded from | Low-sun glare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | east | 122 | 5:30 pm | yes | |
| 2 | east | 124 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 3 | east | 143 | 5:50 pm | ||
| 4 | east | 154 | 6:10 pm | ||
| 5 | east | 152 | 6:00 pm | ||
| 6 | east | 136 | 6:00 pm | ||
| 7 | east | 103 | 5:40 pm | ||
| 8 | south | 82 | 5:40 pm | ||
| 9 | south | 70 | 5:30 pm | ||
| 10 | south | 59 | 5:20 pm | ||
| 11 | south | 58 | 5:10 pm | ||
| 12 | south | 69 | 5:00 pm | ||
| 13 | south | 73 | 4:50 pm | ||
| 14 | south | 56 | 4:30 pm | ||
| 15 | south | 38 | 4:10 pm | ||
| 16 | south | 32 | 4:10 pm | ||
| 17 | west | 32 | 4:00 pm | ||
| 18 | west | 29 | 4:00 pm | ||
| 19 | west | 4 | at kickoff | ||
| 20 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 21 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 22 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 23 | west | 1 | at kickoff | ||
| 24 | west | 1 | at kickoff | ||
| 25 | west | 2 | at kickoff | ||
| 26 | west | 2 | at kickoff | ||
| 27 | west | 2 | at kickoff | ||
| 28 | west | 3 | at kickoff | ||
| 29 | west | 8 | 3:40 pm | ||
| 30 | north | 24 | 3:50 pm | ||
| 31 | north | 49 | 4:20 pm | ||
| 32 | north | 68 | 4:30 pm | ||
| 33 | north | 81 | 4:50 pm | ||
| 34 | north | 93 | 5:00 pm | ||
| 35 | north | 104 | 5:10 pm | yes | |
| 36 | north | 112 | 5:20 pm | yes | |
| 37 | north | 119 | 5:30 pm | yes | |
| 38 | north | 124 | 5:30 pm | yes | |
| 39 | east | 126 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 40 | east | 124 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 41 | east | 125 | 5:30 pm | yes | |
| 42 | east | 124 | 5:30 pm | yes | |
| 43 | east | 123 | 5:30 pm | yes | |
| 44 | east | 121 | 5:30 pm | yes |
10-year norm for this date and kickoff: 52°F (range 45-71°F), feels like 45°F, wind 9 mph, rain in 16% of game hours, clear skies in 22%.
7:30 pm kickoff
The sun sets before a 7:30 pm kickoff. Every seat is out of direct sun all game.
10-year norm for this date and kickoff: 46°F (range 40-65°F), feels like 40°F, wind 8 mph, rain in 15% of game hours, clear skies in 30%.