Barnstaple Sunrise & Sunset
Devon — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Barnstaple Astronomy Outlook
In Barnstaple today, the sun clears the horizon at 05:04 and dips below it at 21:25, leaving 16 hours and 21 minutes of daylight.
The 14-day daylight outlook for Barnstaple reflects a gradual day-to-day shift in day length in sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset times shift by a small amount from one day to the next at this time of year.
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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 | 05:04 | 21:25 | 04:38–05:57 | 20:31–21:50 | 04:20–04:38 | 21:50–22:08 | 00:27 | 08:10 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 05:04 AM | 09:25 PM | 04:37–05:57 | 20:32–21:51 | 04:19–04:37 | 21:51–22:10 | 12:58 AM | 09:45 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 05:03 AM | 09:26 PM | 04:37–05:56 | 20:33–21:52 | 04:18–04:37 | 21:52–22:11 | 01:14 AM | 10:57 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 05:02 AM | 09:27 PM | 04:36–05:56 | 20:34–21:53 | 04:18–04:36 | 21:53–22:12 | 01:27 AM | 12:08 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 05:02 AM | 09:28 PM | 04:36–05:55 | 20:34–21:54 | 04:17–04:36 | 21:54–22:13 | 01:38 AM | 01:19 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:02 AM | 09:28 PM | 04:35–05:55 | 20:35–21:55 | 04:16–04:35 | 21:55–22:14 | 01:49 AM | 02:32 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:01 AM | 09:29 PM | 04:35–05:55 | 20:36–21:56 | 04:16–04:35 | 21:56–22:15 | 02:01 AM | 03:47 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:01 AM | 09:30 PM | 04:34–05:55 | 20:36–21:57 | 04:15–04:34 | 21:57–22:16 | 02:14 AM | 05:08 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:01 AM | 09:31 PM | 04:34–05:54 | 20:37–21:58 | 04:15–04:34 | 21:58–22:16 | 02:31 AM | 06:32 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:01 AM | 09:31 PM | 04:33–05:54 | 20:38–21:58 | 04:15–04:33 | 21:58–22:17 | 02:54 AM | 08:00 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:00 AM | 09:32 PM | 04:33–05:54 | 20:38–21:59 | 04:14–04:33 | 21:59–22:18 | 03:27 AM | 09:22 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:00 AM | 09:32 PM | 04:33–05:54 | 20:39–22:00 | 04:14–04:33 | 22:00–22:19 | 04:17 AM | 10:30 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:00 AM | 09:33 PM | 04:33–05:54 | 20:39–22:00 | 04:14–04:33 | 22:00–22:19 | 05:27 AM | 11:19 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:00 AM | 09:33 PM | 04:33–05:54 | 20:40–22:01 | 04:14–04:33 | 22:01–22:20 | 06:53 AM | 11:52 PM | 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 Barnstaple today?
Barnstaple sees sunrise at 05:04 today, with sunset at 21:25. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.
How many hours of daylight are there in Barnstaple today?
Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Barnstaple. It updates daily and is the clearest way to track how daylight is changing through the season.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Barnstaple?
Sunrise and sunset shift through the year because Earth’s axis is tilted, changing the sun’s daily path across the sky from season to season.
Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Barnstaple?
Yes — the UK’s switch between GMT and BST shifts the clock by an hour, while sunrise and sunset continue to drift only slowly in solar terms.
What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Barnstaple?
Solar noon marks the sun’s highest point in the sky locally. It doesn’t usually match 12:00 because civil time is tied to time zones and can be offset by BST.