Michigan vs Penn 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 3:10 pm, Section 20 2:50 pm, Section 21 3:00 pm, Section 22 3:10 pm, Section 23 3:10 pm.
Sun at kickoff: 35.2° high, bearing 155.5°. Still 30.4° high at the final whistle. Shadiest sections: 12, 11, 13, 20, 10. Sunniest: 38, 37, 36, 35, 34.
| Section | Side | Sun (min) | Mostly shaded from | Low-sun glare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | east | 209 | not during the game | ||
| 2 | east | 209 | not during the game | ||
| 3 | east | 203 | not during the game | ||
| 4 | east | 194 | not during the game | ||
| 5 | east | 203 | not during the game | ||
| 6 | east | 217 | not during the game | ||
| 7 | east | 219 | not during the game | ||
| 8 | south | 215 | not during the game | ||
| 9 | south | 194 | not during the game | ||
| 10 | south | 166 | 2:40 pm | ||
| 11 | south | 99 | 1:00 pm | ||
| 12 | south | 70 | not during the game | ||
| 13 | south | 126 | not during the game | ||
| 14 | south | 189 | not during the game | ||
| 15 | south | 204 | not during the game | ||
| 16 | south | 213 | not during the game | ||
| 17 | west | 217 | not during the game | ||
| 18 | west | 209 | not during the game | ||
| 19 | west | 176 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 20 | west | 154 | 2:50 pm | ||
| 21 | west | 166 | 3:00 pm | ||
| 22 | west | 179 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 23 | west | 181 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 24 | west | 183 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 25 | west | 184 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 26 | west | 186 | 3:10 pm | ||
| 27 | west | 193 | 3:20 pm | ||
| 28 | west | 197 | 3:30 pm | ||
| 29 | west | 213 | 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 | 215 | 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: 56°F (range 47-69°F), feels like 50°F, wind 10 mph, rain in 16% 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 |
| 6:50 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: 30.4° high, bearing 217.8°. Sunset during the game at about 6:50 pm. Shadiest sections: 20, 21, 19, 22, 23. Sunniest: 5, 6, 4, 39, 3.
| Section | Side | Sun (min) | Mostly shaded from | Low-sun glare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | east | 134 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 2 | east | 131 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 3 | east | 137 | 5:50 pm | ||
| 4 | east | 155 | 6:10 pm | ||
| 5 | east | 164 | 6:20 pm | ||
| 6 | east | 160 | 6:10 pm | ||
| 7 | east | 134 | 6:00 pm | ||
| 8 | south | 103 | 5:50 pm | ||
| 9 | south | 84 | 5:40 pm | ||
| 10 | south | 75 | 5:40 pm | ||
| 11 | south | 74 | 5:30 pm | ||
| 12 | south | 87 | 5:20 pm | ||
| 13 | south | 93 | 5:10 pm | ||
| 14 | south | 76 | 4:50 pm | ||
| 15 | south | 58 | 4:30 pm | ||
| 16 | south | 48 | 4:20 pm | ||
| 17 | west | 46 | 4:20 pm | ||
| 18 | west | 33 | 4:10 pm | ||
| 19 | west | 3 | at kickoff | ||
| 20 | west | 0 | at kickoff | ||
| 21 | west | 1 | at kickoff | ||
| 22 | west | 3 | at kickoff | ||
| 23 | west | 3 | at kickoff | ||
| 24 | west | 4 | at kickoff | ||
| 25 | west | 4 | at kickoff | ||
| 26 | west | 4 | at kickoff | ||
| 27 | west | 5 | at kickoff | ||
| 28 | west | 6 | at kickoff | ||
| 29 | west | 12 | 3:40 pm | ||
| 30 | north | 31 | 4:00 pm | ||
| 31 | north | 58 | 4:20 pm | ||
| 32 | north | 78 | 4:40 pm | ||
| 33 | north | 91 | 5:00 pm | ||
| 34 | north | 103 | 5:10 pm | ||
| 35 | north | 114 | 5:20 pm | ||
| 36 | north | 122 | 5:30 pm | yes | |
| 37 | north | 129 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 38 | north | 133 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 39 | east | 137 | 5:50 pm | yes | |
| 40 | east | 135 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 41 | east | 135 | 5:50 pm | yes | |
| 42 | east | 135 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 43 | east | 134 | 5:40 pm | yes | |
| 44 | east | 133 | 5:40 pm | yes |
10-year norm for this date and kickoff: 56°F (range 47-70°F), feels like 50°F, wind 10 mph, rain in 15% of game hours, clear skies in 26%.
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: 50°F (range 41-63°F), feels like 44°F, wind 8 mph, rain in 14% of game hours, clear skies in 36%.