Braintree Sunrise & Sunset
Essex — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Braintree Astronomy Outlook
In Braintree today, first light comes at 04:40 and last light at 21:12, totalling 16 hours and 32 minutes of daylight.
Across the period ahead, Braintree can expect a gradual day-to-day shift in day length as the seasonal pattern evolves. If you’re out early or late, low sun angles can reduce visibility, so take extra care on the roads.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 3 Jun | 04:40 | 21:12 | 04:16–05:37 | 20:14–21:35 | 03:57–04:16 | 21:35–21:54 | 00:11 | 07:48 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 83% |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:10 PM | 04:15–05:36 | 20:15–21:37 | 03:56–04:15 | 21:37–21:56 | 12:22 AM | 08:09 AM | Waning Gibbous | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:11 PM | 04:14–05:35 | 20:16–21:38 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:38–21:57 | 12:42 AM | 09:23 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:12 PM | 04:13–05:35 | 20:17–21:39 | 03:54–04:13 | 21:39–21:58 | 12:57 AM | 10:36 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:13 PM | 04:13–05:35 | 20:18–21:40 | 03:53–04:13 | 21:40–21:59 | 01:10 AM | 11:48 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:39 AM | 09:14 PM | 04:12–05:34 | 20:19–21:41 | 03:53–04:12 | 21:41–22:00 | 01:20 AM | 01:00 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:39 AM | 09:14 PM | 04:11–05:34 | 20:19–21:42 | 03:52–04:11 | 21:42–22:01 | 01:31 AM | 02:13 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:15 PM | 04:11–05:33 | 20:20–21:43 | 03:51–04:11 | 21:43–22:02 | 01:41 AM | 03:30 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:16 PM | 04:10–05:33 | 20:21–21:44 | 03:51–04:10 | 21:44–22:03 | 01:54 AM | 04:51 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:16 PM | 04:10–05:33 | 20:22–21:44 | 03:50–04:10 | 21:44–22:04 | 02:09 AM | 06:17 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:17 PM | 04:10–05:33 | 20:22–21:45 | 03:50–04:10 | 21:45–22:05 | 02:31 AM | 07:45 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:18 PM | 04:09–05:33 | 20:23–21:46 | 03:50–04:09 | 21:46–22:06 | 03:03 AM | 09:09 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:37 AM | 09:18 PM | 04:09–05:32 | 20:23–21:47 | 03:49–04:09 | 21:47–22:06 | 03:52 AM | 10:17 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:37 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:09–05:32 | 20:24–21:47 | 03:49–04:09 | 21:47–22:07 | 05:02 AM | 11:05 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
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 Braintree today?
Braintree sees sunrise at 04:40 today, with sunset at 21:12. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.
How many hours of daylight are there in Braintree today?
Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Braintree. 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 Braintree?
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 Braintree?
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 Braintree?
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.