# McMath–Hulbert Observatory, United States: what it is and when to go > McMath–Hulbert Observatory is an observatory in United States (Pontiac, Michigan). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mcmath-hulbert-solar-observatory/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Observatory · Stargazing - **Where:** United States - **You can go:** November to March. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 386 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [mcmathhulbert.org](http://www.mcmathhulbert.org) - **Run by:** McMath-Hulbert Astronomical Society - **Coordinates:** 42.69689, -83.31783 ## What it is and where McMath–Hulbert Observatory is an observatory in United States (Pontiac, Michigan). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Pontiac, Michigan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pontiac/), where this site lists 8 more places to see, 5.5 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 42.69689, -83.31783; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 386 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.696893%2C-83.317833) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.696893%2C-83.317833) - **Run by:** McMath-Hulbert Astronomical Society It is one of the [Stargazing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/estrellas/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go Months when you can visit McMath–Hulbert Observatory: **November to March**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 12 | | February | Possible | 10 h 19 | | March | Possible | 11 h 39 | | April | Better not | 13 h 10 | | May | Better not | 14 h 26 | | June | Better not | 15 h 07 | | July | Better not | 14 h 51 | | August | Better not | 13 h 45 | | September | Better not | 12 h 16 | | October | Better not | 10 h 48 | | November | Possible | 9 h 31 | | December | Possible | 8 h 52 | In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Pine Knob Ski & Snowboard Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pine-knob-ski-snowboard-resort/): Ski resort · 6.7 km - [Waterford Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waterford-hill/): Mountain in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America · 7.8 km - [Apple Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/apple-island/): Island in the United States of America · 13 km - [Kirk in the Hills](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kirk-in-the-hills-presybterian-church/): Church · 13 km - [Stony Creek Metropark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/stony-creek-metropark/): Ski area · 17 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Stargazing - [Palomar Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palomar-observatory/): observatory in Southern California - [W. M. Keck Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/w-m-keck-observatory/): astronomical observatory located in Hawaii - [Lowell Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lowell-observatory/): astronomical observatory - [Yerkes Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yerkes-observatory/): astronomical observatory in Wisconsin, USA - [Very Large Array](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/karl-g-jansky-very-large-array/): radio astronomy observatory located on the Plains of San Agustin - [Griffith Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/griffith-observatory/): observatory in Los Angeles, California, USA Every United States place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/estrellas/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is McMath–Hulbert Observatory? It is an observatory in United States. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit McMath–Hulbert Observatory? November to March. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. ### How do you get to McMath–Hulbert Observatory? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 386 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.696893%2C-83.317833) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Pine Knob Ski & Snowboard Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pine-knob-ski-snowboard-resort/), [Waterford Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waterford-hill/), [Apple Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/apple-island/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1242012649), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3303709), CC0. More about McMath–Hulbert Observatory on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMath%E2%80%93Hulbert_Observatory). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).