Michigan vs Michigan State: 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 2:30 pm, Section 20 1:50 pm, Section 21 1:30 pm, Section 22 1:40 pm, Section 23 1:50 pm.
Sun at kickoff: 31.2° high, bearing 174.8°. Still 16.7° high at the final whistle. Shadiest sections: 11, 12, 21, 22, 20. Sunniest: 43, 42, 41, 39, 38.
| Section | Side | Sun (min) | Mostly shaded from | Low-sun glare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | east | 218 | not during the game | ||
| 2 | east | 219 | not during the game | ||
| 3 | east | 216 | not during the game | ||
| 4 | east | 214 | not during the game | ||
| 5 | east | 210 | not during the game | ||
| 6 | east | 192 | not during the game | ||
| 7 | east | 176 | not during the game | ||
| 8 | south | 165 | not during the game | ||
| 9 | south | 145 | not during the game | ||
| 10 | south | 113 | 1:10 pm | ||
| 11 | south | 52 | 3:20 pm | ||
| 12 | south | 63 | 3:20 pm | ||
| 13 | south | 121 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 14 | south | 152 | 2:50 pm | ||
| 15 | south | 133 | 2:30 pm | ||
| 16 | south | 140 | 2:30 pm | ||
| 17 | west | 148 | 2:40 pm | ||
| 18 | west | 152 | 2:40 pm | ||
| 19 | west | 126 | 2:30 pm | ||
| 20 | west | 98 | 1:50 pm | ||
| 21 | west | 86 | 1:30 pm | ||
| 22 | west | 95 | 1:40 pm | ||
| 23 | west | 103 | 1:50 pm | ||
| 24 | west | 106 | 1:50 pm | ||
| 25 | west | 108 | 1:50 pm | ||
| 26 | west | 111 | 2:00 pm | ||
| 27 | west | 118 | 2:00 pm | ||
| 28 | west | 124 | 2:10 pm | ||
| 29 | west | 143 | 2:30 pm | ||
| 30 | north | 162 | 2:40 pm | ||
| 31 | north | 185 | 3:00 pm | ||
| 32 | north | 202 | 3:20 pm | ||
| 33 | north | 212 | 3:30 pm | yes | |
| 34 | north | 217 | not during the game | yes | |
| 35 | north | 220 | not during the game | yes | |
| 36 | north | 220 | not during the game | yes | |
| 37 | north | 220 | not during the game | yes | |
| 38 | north | 220 | not during the game | yes | |
| 39 | east | 220 | not during the game | yes | |
| 40 | east | 219 | not during the game | yes | |
| 41 | east | 220 | not during the game | yes | |
| 42 | east | 220 | not during the game | yes | |
| 43 | east | 220 | not during the game | yes | |
| 44 | east | 219 | not during the game | yes |
10-year norm for this date and kickoff: 52°F (range 37-66°F), feels like 45°F, wind 10 mph, rain in 6% of game hours, clear skies in 30%.
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 |
| 5:20 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: 16.7° high, bearing 227.9°. Sunset during the game at about 5:20 pm. Shadiest sections: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Sunniest: 3, 2, 4, 1, 5.
| Section | Side | Sun (min) | Mostly shaded from | Low-sun glare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | east | 61 | 4:30 pm | yes | |
| 2 | east | 74 | 4:50 pm | yes | |
| 3 | east | 77 | 4:50 pm | ||
| 4 | east | 72 | 4:40 pm | ||
| 5 | east | 57 | 4:40 pm | ||
| 6 | east | 42 | 4:30 pm | ||
| 7 | east | 33 | 4:20 pm | ||
| 8 | south | 28 | 4:00 pm | ||
| 9 | south | 19 | 3:50 pm | ||
| 10 | south | 7 | at kickoff | ||
| 11 | south | 3 | at kickoff | ||
| 12 | south | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 13 | south | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 14 | south | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 15 | south | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 16 | south | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 17 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 18 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 19 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 20 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 21 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 22 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 23 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 24 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 25 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 26 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 27 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 28 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 29 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 30 | north | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 31 | north | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 32 | north | 3 | at kickoff | ||
| 33 | north | 9 | at kickoff | ||
| 34 | north | 18 | 3:50 pm | ||
| 35 | north | 28 | 4:00 pm | yes | |
| 36 | north | 36 | 4:00 pm | yes | |
| 37 | north | 41 | 4:10 pm | yes | |
| 38 | north | 46 | 4:20 pm | yes | |
| 39 | east | 48 | 4:20 pm | yes | |
| 40 | east | 47 | 4:20 pm | yes | |
| 41 | east | 46 | 4:20 pm | yes | |
| 42 | east | 45 | 4:20 pm | yes | |
| 43 | east | 44 | 4:10 pm | yes | |
| 44 | east | 47 | 4:20 pm | yes |
10-year norm for this date and kickoff: 52°F (range 38-67°F), feels like 45°F, wind 9 mph, rain in 8% of game hours, clear skies in 35%.
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 32-60°F), feels like 40°F, wind 7 mph, rain in 3% of game hours, clear skies in 41%.