Clifton Sunrise & Sunset
Cumbria — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Clifton Astronomy Outlook
In Clifton today, the sun makes its appearance at 04:39 and departs at 21:40, with 17 hours and 1 minute of daylight in between.
Across the period ahead, Clifton can expect a gradual day-to-day shift in day length as the seasonal pattern evolves. Twilight can begin well before sunrise and linger after sunset, especially on clearer days.
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 | 04:39 | 21:40 | 04:08–05:39 | 20:39–22:10 | 03:46–04:08 | 22:10–22:32 | 00:45 | 07:42 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:40 PM | 04:07–05:38 | 20:40–22:11 | 03:45–04:07 | 22:11–22:33 | 01:09 AM | 09:24 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:37 AM | 09:41 PM | 04:06–05:37 | 20:41–22:12 | 03:44–04:06 | 22:12–22:35 | 01:20 AM | 10:41 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:36 AM | 09:42 PM | 04:05–05:37 | 20:42–22:13 | 03:43–04:05 | 22:13–22:36 | 01:29 AM | 11:56 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:36 AM | 09:43 PM | 04:05–05:36 | 20:43–22:15 | 03:42–04:05 | 22:15–22:37 | 01:36 AM | 01:12 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:35 AM | 09:44 PM | 04:04–05:36 | 20:44–22:16 | 03:41–04:04 | 22:16–22:39 | 01:43 AM | 02:29 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:35 AM | 09:45 PM | 04:03–05:35 | 20:44–22:17 | 03:40–04:03 | 22:17–22:40 | 01:51 AM | 03:49 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:34 AM | 09:46 PM | 04:03–05:35 | 20:45–22:18 | 03:39–04:03 | 22:18–22:41 | 02:00 AM | 05:15 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:34 AM | 09:47 PM | 04:02–05:35 | 20:46–22:19 | 03:39–04:02 | 22:19–22:42 | 02:11 AM | 06:45 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:34 AM | 09:47 PM | 04:02–05:35 | 20:46–22:19 | 03:38–04:02 | 22:19–22:43 | 02:29 AM | 08:19 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:33 AM | 09:48 PM | 04:01–05:34 | 20:47–22:20 | 03:38–04:01 | 22:20–22:44 | 02:56 AM | 09:46 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:33 AM | 09:48 PM | 04:01–05:34 | 20:48–22:21 | 03:37–04:01 | 22:21–22:45 | 03:42 AM | 10:54 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:33 AM | 09:49 PM | 04:01–05:34 | 20:48–22:22 | 03:37–04:01 | 22:22–22:45 | 04:52 AM | 11:39 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:33 AM | 09:50 PM | 04:00–05:34 | 20:49–22:22 | 03:37–04:00 | 22:22–22:46 | 06:23 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
Across England, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.
- 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 Clifton today?
Today in Clifton, sunrise is at 04:39 and sunset is at 21:40. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.
How many hours of daylight are there in Clifton today?
Check the Day Length value in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Clifton. It refreshes each day and shows the gradual seasonal shift in daylight.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Clifton?
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 Clifton?
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 Clifton?
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.