Why should landscape lighting times change as sunset changes?
Short answer: Sunset occurs at different times throughout the year, so a fixed clock schedule can eventually turn the lights on too early or too late.
Sunset occurs at different times throughout the year, so a fixed clock schedule can eventually turn the lights on too early or too late. A schedule that was perfect in June is wrong by December.
That is why we recommend controls that adjust with the seasons. An astronomical timer recalculates sunrise and sunset based on location and date, so the on and off times drift with the actual daylight instead of staying frozen.
If your lights have been coming on while it is still bright out, or staying dark well after sunset, the schedule is the first thing to look at — not the fixtures.
What we check in Humble
When we look at a property in Humble, we walk it after dark when we can, because that is when the lighting has to work. We look at the architecture, the mature trees, the walkways and steps, and the transformer and wiring that feed the system, then we check it against the landscape lighting service page to see what the property actually needs — what deserves light, what should stay dark, and what needs to be fixed before anything new goes in.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do my lights come on at the wrong time now? Sunset occurs at different times throughout the year, so a fixed clock schedule can eventually turn the lights on too early or too late.
Do I need a professional to look at it? If the system is not doing what it should — dim fixtures, dead runs, glare, or a design that never looked right — a professional look is worth it. Call or text Orion’s Rain at (281) 504-9998 and we will tell you what we find.
Do you serve Humble? Yes. Orion’s Rain serves Kingwood and the Lake Houston area — Kingwood, Atascocita, Porter, Humble, New Caney, Summerwood, Fall Creek, Huffman, and Eagle Springs. Call or text (281) 504-9998, 24 hours a day.
Related questions
- Can landscape lights turn on automatically at sunset?
- What is an astronomical timer for landscape lighting?
- Can landscape lighting be controlled from a phone?
Get it looked at
If this sounds like your yard in Humble, call or text Orion’s Rain at (281) 504-9998 — 24 hours a day. We will test the system and tell you what is actually wrong, and what it will take to fix it the right way.
Orion’s Rain Smartscapes and Exteriors — (281) 504-9998 — LI0029444