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Maiden Newton Sunrise & Sunset

Dorset — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy

Maiden Newton Astronomy Outlook

In Maiden Newton today, the sun makes its appearance at 04:59 and departs at 21:18, with 16 hours and 19 minutes of daylight in between.

The forecast for daylight in Maiden Newton over the next fortnight centres on a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Moon phase and illumination change gradually through the month, affecting how bright the nights feel.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:59
Sunset21:18
Solar Noon13:08
Day Length16:19
Golden hour (AM)04:34 – 05:52
Golden hour (PM)20:24 – 21:42
Blue hour (AM)04:16 – 04:34
Blue hour (PM)21:42 – 22:00
Altitude41.63°
Azimuth106.31°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise00:18
Moonset08:06
Altitude-12.79°
Distance402,705 km
Azimuth248.33°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic39.86°

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 04:59 21:18 04:34–05:52 20:24–21:42 04:16–04:34 21:42–22:00 00:18 08:06 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:59 AM 09:18 PM 04:33–05:52 20:25–21:43 04:15–04:33 21:43–22:01 12:50 AM 09:40 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:59 AM 09:18 PM 04:33–05:51 20:26–21:44 04:15–04:33 21:44–22:03 01:07 AM 10:52 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:58 AM 09:19 PM 04:32–05:51 20:26–21:45 04:14–04:32 21:45–22:04 01:20 AM 12:02 PM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:58 AM 09:20 PM 04:31–05:51 20:27–21:46 04:13–04:31 21:46–22:05 01:32 AM 01:13 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:57 AM 09:21 PM 04:31–05:50 20:28–21:47 04:13–04:31 21:47–22:06 01:43 AM 02:25 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:57 AM 09:22 PM 04:30–05:50 20:29–21:48 04:12–04:30 21:48–22:07 01:55 AM 03:41 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:57 AM 09:22 PM 04:30–05:50 20:29–21:49 04:12–04:30 21:49–22:07 02:09 AM 05:00 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:56 AM 09:23 PM 04:30–05:49 20:30–21:50 04:11–04:30 21:50–22:08 02:26 AM 06:25 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:56 AM 09:24 PM 04:29–05:49 20:31–21:50 04:11–04:29 21:50–22:09 02:49 AM 07:52 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:56 AM 09:24 PM 04:29–05:49 20:31–21:51 04:11–04:29 21:51–22:10 03:23 AM 09:13 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:56 AM 09:25 PM 04:29–05:49 20:32–21:52 04:10–04:29 21:52–22:10 04:13 AM 10:22 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:56 AM 09:25 PM 04:29–05:49 20:32–21:52 04:10–04:29 21:52–22:11 05:23 AM 11:11 PM Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:56 AM 09:26 PM 04:29–05:49 20:33–21:53 04:10–04:29 21:53–22:12 06:49 AM 11:45 PM Waxing Crescent 11%

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.

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Background guides

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FAQ

What time are sunrise and sunset in Maiden Newton today?

In Maiden Newton today, sunrise is at 04:59 with sunset at 21:18. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.

How many hours of daylight are there in Maiden Newton today?

Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Maiden Newton. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Maiden Newton?

The times move through the year because Earth’s tilt changes solar elevation and the length of daylight as the seasons progress.

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Maiden Newton?

Yes. Clock times can jump when the UK changes between GMT and BST, even though the underlying solar cycle only shifts gradually day to day.

What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Maiden Newton?

It’s when the sun is highest in the sky at your location. It often differs from 12:00 because clock time is standardised across a time zone and can be shifted by daylight saving.