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Luton Sunrise & Sunset

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Luton Astronomy Outlook

Today in Luton, sunrise occurs at 05:05 with sunset expected at 21:20, delivering 16 hours and 15 minutes of daylight.

A pattern of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length is expected to describe the daylight hours across Luton in the days ahead. If you’re out early or late, low sun angles can reduce visibility, so take extra care on the roads.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise05:05
Sunset21:20
Solar Noon13:12
Day Length16:15
Golden hour (AM)04:39 – 05:57
Golden hour (PM)20:27 – 21:45
Blue hour (AM)04:21 – 04:39
Blue hour (PM)21:45 – 22:03
Altitude-1.51°
Azimuth50.71°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise00:22
Moonset08:10
Altitude14.67°
Distance403,156 km
Azimuth190.67°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic7.41°

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 05:05 21:20 04:39–05:57 20:27–21:45 04:21–04:39 21:45–22:03 00:22 08:10 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 05:04 AM 09:20 PM 04:38–05:56 20:28–21:46 04:21–04:38 21:46–22:04 12:53 AM 09:45 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 05:04 AM 09:21 PM 04:38–05:56 20:29–21:47 04:20–04:38 21:47–22:05 01:10 AM 10:56 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 05:03 AM 09:22 PM 04:37–05:56 20:30–21:48 04:19–04:37 21:48–22:06 01:24 AM 12:07 PM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 05:03 AM 09:23 PM 04:37–05:55 20:30–21:49 04:18–04:37 21:49–22:07 01:36 AM 01:17 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 05:02 AM 09:24 PM 04:36–05:55 20:31–21:50 04:18–04:36 21:50–22:08 01:47 AM 02:29 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 05:02 AM 09:24 PM 04:36–05:55 20:32–21:51 04:17–04:36 21:51–22:09 01:59 AM 03:44 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 05:02 AM 09:25 PM 04:35–05:54 20:33–21:52 04:17–04:35 21:52–22:10 02:13 AM 05:04 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 05:01 AM 09:26 PM 04:35–05:54 20:33–21:52 04:16–04:35 21:52–22:11 02:31 AM 06:28 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 05:01 AM 09:26 PM 04:35–05:54 20:34–21:53 04:16–04:35 21:53–22:11 02:54 AM 07:54 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 05:01 AM 09:27 PM 04:34–05:54 20:34–21:54 04:16–04:34 21:54–22:12 03:28 AM 09:16 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 05:01 AM 09:28 PM 04:34–05:54 20:35–21:54 04:16–04:34 21:54–22:13 04:19 AM 10:24 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 05:01 AM 09:28 PM 04:34–05:54 20:35–21:55 04:15–04:34 21:55–22:13 05:29 AM 11:14 PM Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 05:01 AM 09:28 PM 04:34–05:54 20:36–21:55 04:15–04:34 21:55–22:14 06:54 AM 11:48 PM Waxing Crescent 11%

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Background guides

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FAQ

What time are sunrise and sunset in Luton today?

Today in Luton, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset is at 21:20. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.

How many hours of daylight are there in Luton today?

Check the Day Length value in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Luton. It refreshes each day and shows the gradual seasonal shift in daylight.

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Luton?

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 Luton?

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 Luton?

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.