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Buntingford Sunrise & Sunset

Hertfordshire — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy

Buntingford Astronomy Outlook

In Buntingford today, sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset at 21:16, giving 16 hours and 35 minutes of daylight.

Across the period ahead, Buntingford can expect a gradual day-to-day shift in day length as the seasonal pattern evolves. Moon phase and illumination change gradually through the month, affecting how bright the nights feel.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:41
Sunset21:16
Solar Noon12:58
Day Length16:34
Golden hour (AM)04:17 – 05:38
Golden hour (PM)20:18 – 21:39
Blue hour (AM)03:58 – 04:17
Blue hour (PM)21:39 – 21:58
Altitude47.80°
Azimuth119.10°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise00:13
Moonset07:51
Altitude-19.74°
Distance402,646 km
Azimuth256.86°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic40.87°

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 04:41 21:16 04:17–05:38 20:18–21:39 03:58–04:17 21:39–21:58 00:13 07:51 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:43 AM 09:13 PM 04:16–05:37 20:19–21:40 03:57–04:16 21:40–22:00 12:45 AM 09:25 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:42 AM 09:14 PM 04:15–05:37 20:20–21:42 03:56–04:15 21:42–22:01 01:00 AM 10:38 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:42 AM 09:15 PM 04:14–05:37 20:20–21:43 03:55–04:14 21:43–22:02 01:12 AM 11:50 AM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:41 AM 09:16 PM 04:14–05:36 20:21–21:44 03:54–04:14 21:44–22:03 01:23 AM 01:02 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:41 AM 09:17 PM 04:13–05:36 20:22–21:45 03:54–04:13 21:45–22:04 01:33 AM 02:15 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:40 AM 09:18 PM 04:13–05:35 20:23–21:45 03:53–04:13 21:45–22:05 01:43 AM 03:32 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:40 AM 09:18 PM 04:12–05:35 20:23–21:46 03:53–04:12 21:46–22:06 01:56 AM 04:53 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:40 AM 09:19 PM 04:12–05:35 20:24–21:47 03:52–04:12 21:47–22:07 02:11 AM 06:19 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:40 AM 09:20 PM 04:11–05:35 20:25–21:48 03:52–04:11 21:48–22:08 02:33 AM 07:48 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:39 AM 09:20 PM 04:11–05:35 20:25–21:49 03:51–04:11 21:49–22:08 03:05 AM 09:11 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:39 AM 09:21 PM 04:11–05:34 20:26–21:49 03:51–04:11 21:49–22:09 03:54 AM 10:20 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:39 AM 09:21 PM 04:11–05:34 20:26–21:50 03:51–04:11 21:50–22:10 05:04 AM 11:08 PM Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:39 AM 09:22 PM 04:11–05:34 20:27–21:50 03:51–04:11 21:50–22:10 06:31 AM 11:40 PM Waxing Crescent 11%

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How to interpret confidence

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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 Buntingford today?

Today in Buntingford, sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset is at 21:16. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.

How many hours of daylight are there in Buntingford today?

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

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Buntingford?

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 Buntingford?

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 Buntingford?

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.