Lytchett Minster Sunrise & Sunset
Dorset — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Lytchett Minster Astronomy Outlook
In Lytchett Minster today, first light comes at 04:57 and last light at 21:16, totalling 16 hours and 19 minutes of daylight.
Looking further ahead, the astronomy picture for Lytchett Minster is one of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Twilight can begin well before sunrise and linger after sunset, especially on clearer days.
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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 | 04:57 | 21:16 | 04:32–05:50 | 20:22–21:40 | 04:14–04:32 | 21:40–21:58 | 00:16 | 08:04 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:57 AM | 09:15 PM | 04:32–05:50 | 20:23–21:41 | 04:14–04:32 | 21:41–21:59 | 12:48 AM | 09:38 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:57 AM | 09:16 PM | 04:31–05:49 | 20:23–21:42 | 04:13–04:31 | 21:42–22:00 | 01:04 AM | 10:50 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:17 PM | 04:30–05:49 | 20:24–21:43 | 04:12–04:30 | 21:43–22:01 | 01:18 AM | 12:00 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:18 PM | 04:30–05:49 | 20:25–21:44 | 04:11–04:30 | 21:44–22:02 | 01:30 AM | 01:11 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:29–05:48 | 20:26–21:45 | 04:11–04:29 | 21:45–22:03 | 01:41 AM | 02:23 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:29–05:48 | 20:26–21:46 | 04:10–04:29 | 21:46–22:04 | 01:53 AM | 03:38 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:20 PM | 04:28–05:48 | 20:27–21:47 | 04:10–04:28 | 21:47–22:05 | 02:07 AM | 04:58 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:21 PM | 04:28–05:48 | 20:28–21:47 | 04:09–04:28 | 21:47–22:06 | 02:24 AM | 06:22 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:21 PM | 04:28–05:47 | 20:28–21:48 | 04:09–04:28 | 21:48–22:07 | 02:47 AM | 07:49 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:22 PM | 04:27–05:47 | 20:29–21:49 | 04:09–04:27 | 21:49–22:07 | 03:21 AM | 09:11 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:22 PM | 04:27–05:47 | 20:29–21:49 | 04:09–04:27 | 21:49–22:08 | 04:11 AM | 10:19 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:23 PM | 04:27–05:47 | 20:30–21:50 | 04:08–04:27 | 21:50–22:09 | 05:21 AM | 11:09 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:23 PM | 04:27–05:47 | 20:30–21:50 | 04:08–04:27 | 21:50–22:09 | 06:47 AM | 11:43 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
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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 Lytchett Minster today?
Lytchett Minster sees sunrise at 04:57 today, with sunset at 21:16. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.
How many hours of daylight are there in Lytchett Minster today?
Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Lytchett Minster. 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 Lytchett Minster?
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 Lytchett Minster?
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 Lytchett Minster?
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.