Shefford Sunrise & Sunset
Central Bedfordshire — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Shefford Astronomy Outlook
In Shefford today, the sun clears the horizon at 04:43 and dips below it at 21:16, leaving 16 hours and 33 minutes of daylight.
Looking ahead over the next 14 days, the daylight outlook for Shefford sees 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
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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 | 04:43 | 21:16 | 04:17–05:39 | 20:19–21:41 | 03:58–04:17 | 21:41–22:00 | 00:16 | 07:50 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:44 AM | 09:15 PM | 04:16–05:38 | 20:20–21:42 | 03:57–04:16 | 21:42–22:02 | 12:47 AM | 09:26 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:16 PM | 04:16–05:38 | 20:21–21:43 | 03:56–04:16 | 21:43–22:03 | 01:02 AM | 10:39 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:17 PM | 04:15–05:37 | 20:22–21:45 | 03:56–04:15 | 21:45–22:04 | 01:14 AM | 11:51 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:18 PM | 04:14–05:37 | 20:23–21:46 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:46–22:05 | 01:24 AM | 01:03 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:14–05:37 | 20:24–21:46 | 03:54–04:14 | 21:46–22:06 | 01:34 AM | 02:17 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:20 PM | 04:13–05:36 | 20:24–21:47 | 03:54–04:13 | 21:47–22:07 | 01:45 AM | 03:34 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:20 PM | 04:13–05:36 | 20:25–21:48 | 03:53–04:13 | 21:48–22:08 | 01:57 AM | 04:55 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:21 PM | 04:12–05:36 | 20:26–21:49 | 03:53–04:12 | 21:49–22:09 | 02:12 AM | 06:21 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:22 PM | 04:12–05:36 | 20:26–21:50 | 03:52–04:12 | 21:50–22:10 | 02:34 AM | 07:50 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:22 PM | 04:12–05:35 | 20:27–21:51 | 03:52–04:12 | 21:51–22:10 | 03:06 AM | 09:13 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:23 PM | 04:12–05:35 | 20:27–21:51 | 03:52–04:12 | 21:51–22:11 | 03:54 AM | 10:22 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:23 PM | 04:11–05:35 | 20:28–21:52 | 03:51–04:11 | 21:52–22:12 | 05:04 AM | 11:10 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:24 PM | 04:11–05:35 | 20:28–21:52 | 03:51–04:11 | 21:52–22:12 | 06:32 AM | 11:42 PM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
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.
- England Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- England for location browsing and regional navigation.
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
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
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 Shefford today?
Today in Shefford, sunrise is at 04:43 and sunset is at 21:16. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.
How many hours of daylight are there in Shefford today?
Check the Day Length value in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Shefford. It refreshes each day and shows the gradual seasonal shift in daylight.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Shefford?
They change with the seasons because Earth’s tilt alters the sun’s apparent track, gradually adjusting daylight length over the year.
Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Shefford?
Yes. When BST begins or ends, the published clock times move by an hour, although the sun’s behaviour changes smoothly through the season.
What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Shefford?
Solar noon is the moment the sun reaches its highest elevation for your location. It rarely lines up with 12:00 on the clock because time zones and daylight saving are set for regions, not precise longitude.