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Downe Sunrise & Sunset

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Downe Astronomy Outlook

Today in Downe, sunrise occurs at 04:45 with sunset expected at 21:11, delivering 16 hours and 26 minutes of daylight.

The forecast for daylight in Downe over the next fortnight centres on a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. If you’re out early or late, low sun angles can reduce visibility, so take extra care on the roads.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:45
Sunset21:11
Solar Noon12:58
Day Length16:25
Golden hour (AM)04:20 – 05:40
Golden hour (PM)20:15 – 21:35
Blue hour (AM)04:02 – 04:20
Blue hour (PM)21:35 – 21:54
Altitude2.81°
Azimuth56.62°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise00:10
Moonset07:52
Altitude12.83°
Distance403,131 km
Azimuth197.58°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic11.93°

14-Day Sunrise & Sunset

Date Sunrise Sunset Golden hour (AM) Golden hour (PM) Blue hour (AM) Blue hour (PM) Moonrise Moonset Moon Phase Illumination
Thu, 4 Jun 04:45 21:11 04:20–05:40 20:15–21:35 04:02–04:20 21:35–21:54 00:10 07:52 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:46 AM 09:10 PM 04:19–05:39 20:16–21:36 04:01–04:19 21:36–21:55 12:42 AM 09:27 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:45 AM 09:11 PM 04:19–05:39 20:17–21:37 04:00–04:19 21:37–21:56 12:58 AM 10:39 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:45 AM 09:12 PM 04:18–05:38 20:18–21:38 03:59–04:18 21:38–21:57 01:11 AM 11:50 AM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:44 AM 09:12 PM 04:17–05:38 20:19–21:39 03:59–04:17 21:39–21:58 01:22 AM 01:02 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:44 AM 09:13 PM 04:17–05:38 20:19–21:40 03:58–04:17 21:40–21:59 01:33 AM 02:15 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:43 AM 09:14 PM 04:16–05:37 20:20–21:41 03:57–04:16 21:41–22:00 01:44 AM 03:31 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:43 AM 09:15 PM 04:16–05:37 20:21–21:42 03:57–04:16 21:42–22:01 01:57 AM 04:51 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:43 AM 09:15 PM 04:16–05:37 20:21–21:43 03:57–04:16 21:43–22:02 02:13 AM 06:16 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:43 AM 09:16 PM 04:15–05:37 20:22–21:44 03:56–04:15 21:44–22:03 02:36 AM 07:44 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:43 AM 09:17 PM 04:15–05:37 20:23–21:44 03:56–04:15 21:44–22:03 03:09 AM 09:06 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:42 AM 09:17 PM 04:15–05:36 20:23–21:45 03:56–04:15 21:45–22:04 03:58 AM 10:15 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:42 AM 09:18 PM 04:15–05:36 20:24–21:45 03:55–04:15 21:45–22:05 05:08 AM 11:04 PM Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:42 AM 09:18 PM 04:15–05:36 20:24–21:46 03:55–04:15 21:46–22:05 06:34 AM 11:37 PM Waxing Crescent 11%

When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.

How to interpret confidence

For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.

Background guides

Glossary support

Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Solar Radiation, Cloud, Visibility, Mist, and Fog.

FAQ

What time are sunrise and sunset in Downe today?

In Downe today, sunrise is at 04:45 with sunset at 21:11. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.

How many hours of daylight are there in Downe today?

Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Downe. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Downe?

The times move through the year because Earth’s tilt changes solar elevation and the length of daylight as the seasons progress.

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Downe?

Yes. Clock times can jump when the UK changes between GMT and BST, even though the underlying solar cycle only shifts gradually day to day.

What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Downe?

It’s when the sun is highest in the sky at your location. It often differs from 12:00 because clock time is standardised across a time zone and can be shifted by daylight saving.