How to Light a Flag on a Flag Pole

The flag can be displayed night and day as long as it has a light on it during the night hours. How one places the light on the flag is important. When the light is shining upwards on the flag, it should cover the flag as it flies in any direction. If you have a flag on a pole, you need to know how to light a flag on a flag pole so it is illuminated in the sky out of respect to the flag.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Solar light 50-watt halogen lamp
• Tape measure

1. Measure the flagpole. Select a solar light that will have a strong light source at night. The 50-watt halogen solar spotlights will work the best for lighting the flag on a 15- to 30-foot flagpole.

2. Use the tape measure to measure out from the flagpole. Use half the length of the flagpole to find the ideal location for the solar light. For instance, if your pole is 20 feet high, measure out 10 feet from the pole.

3. Place the solar light in the ground. Point the light in an upward direction, so it would shine on the pole right below the flag.

4. Wait for dark, see where the light is shining and make adjustments, if necessary. You may need to adjust the light up or down a bit, but the length should stay the same to capture the flag in any direction.

Tips & Warnings

• If the flagpole is 50 feet or higher, a larger spotlight is recommended for lighting the flag at that height.

References

• Flag Guideline for Lighting