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Preston on Wye Sunrise & Sunset

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Preston on Wye Astronomy Outlook

Across Preston on Wye today, the sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 21:25, providing 16 hours and 30 minutes of daylight hours.

Looking further ahead, the astronomy picture for Preston on Wye is one of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. If you’re out early or late, low sun angles can reduce visibility, so take extra care on the roads.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:55
Sunset21:25
Solar Noon13:10
Day Length16:30
Golden hour (AM)04:27 – 05:49
Golden hour (PM)20:30 – 21:52
Blue hour (AM)04:08 – 04:27
Blue hour (PM)21:52 – 22:11
Altitude28.23°
Azimuth89.08°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise00:28
Moonset07:59
Altitude-2.29°
Distance402,842 km
Azimuth232.89°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic32.37°

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 04:55 21:25 04:27–05:49 20:30–21:52 04:08–04:27 21:52–22:11 00:28 07:59 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:54 AM 09:26 PM 04:27–05:49 20:31–21:53 04:07–04:27 21:53–22:12 12:57 AM 09:36 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:53 AM 09:27 PM 04:26–05:48 20:32–21:54 04:06–04:26 21:54–22:13 01:12 AM 10:50 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:53 AM 09:28 PM 04:25–05:48 20:32–21:55 04:06–04:25 21:55–22:14 01:24 AM 12:02 PM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:52 AM 09:28 PM 04:24–05:47 20:33–21:56 04:05–04:24 21:56–22:16 01:34 AM 01:14 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:52 AM 09:29 PM 04:24–05:47 20:34–21:57 04:04–04:24 21:57–22:17 01:44 AM 02:28 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:51 AM 09:30 PM 04:23–05:46 20:35–21:58 04:04–04:23 21:58–22:18 01:55 AM 03:45 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:51 AM 09:31 PM 04:23–05:46 20:35–21:59 04:03–04:23 21:59–22:18 02:07 AM 05:06 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:51 AM 09:31 PM 04:22–05:46 20:36–22:00 04:03–04:22 22:00–22:19 02:23 AM 06:32 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:50 AM 09:32 PM 04:22–05:46 20:37–22:00 04:02–04:22 22:00–22:20 02:44 AM 08:01 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:50 AM 09:33 PM 04:22–05:46 20:37–22:01 04:02–04:22 22:01–22:21 03:16 AM 09:25 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:50 AM 09:33 PM 04:22–05:45 20:38–22:02 04:02–04:22 22:02–22:22 04:05 AM 10:33 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:50 AM 09:34 PM 04:21–05:45 20:38–22:02 04:01–04:21 22:02–22:22 05:15 AM 11:21 PM Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:50 AM 09:34 PM 04:21–05:45 20:39–22:03 04:01–04:21 22:03–22:23 06:42 AM 11:53 PM Waxing Crescent 11%

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Preston on Wye.

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

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 Preston on Wye today?

Today in Preston on Wye, sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset is at 21:25. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.

How many hours of daylight are there in Preston on Wye today?

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

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Preston on Wye?

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 Preston on Wye?

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 Preston on Wye?

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.