Herne Bay Sunrise & Sunset
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Herne Bay Astronomy Outlook
In Herne Bay today, the day runs from sunrise at 04:42 to sunset at 21:05, covering 16 hours and 23 minutes of light.
Looking further ahead, the astronomy picture for Herne Bay is one of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Overcast skies won’t change the times, but they can make dawn and dusk feel less distinct.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:42 | 21:05 | 04:16–05:36 | 20:11–21:31 | 03:57–04:16 | 21:31–21:50 | 00:07 | 07:46 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:06 PM | 04:15–05:35 | 20:12–21:32 | 03:56–04:15 | 21:32–21:51 | 12:38 AM | 09:22 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:07 PM | 04:14–05:34 | 20:13–21:33 | 03:56–04:14 | 21:33–21:52 | 12:54 AM | 10:35 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:08 PM | 04:14–05:34 | 20:14–21:34 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:34–21:53 | 01:06 AM | 11:46 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:40 AM | 09:08 PM | 04:13–05:34 | 20:15–21:35 | 03:54–04:13 | 21:35–21:54 | 01:18 AM | 12:57 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:39 AM | 09:09 PM | 04:12–05:33 | 20:15–21:36 | 03:53–04:12 | 21:36–21:55 | 01:28 AM | 02:10 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:39 AM | 09:10 PM | 04:12–05:33 | 20:16–21:37 | 03:53–04:12 | 21:37–21:56 | 01:40 AM | 03:26 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:39 AM | 09:11 PM | 04:11–05:33 | 20:17–21:38 | 03:52–04:11 | 21:38–21:57 | 01:52 AM | 04:47 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:11 PM | 04:11–05:32 | 20:17–21:39 | 03:52–04:11 | 21:39–21:58 | 02:09 AM | 06:12 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:12 PM | 04:11–05:32 | 20:18–21:39 | 03:52–04:11 | 21:39–21:59 | 02:31 AM | 07:39 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:13 PM | 04:10–05:32 | 20:18–21:40 | 03:51–04:10 | 21:40–21:59 | 03:04 AM | 09:02 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:13 PM | 04:10–05:32 | 20:19–21:41 | 03:51–04:10 | 21:41–22:00 | 03:53 AM | 10:10 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:14 PM | 04:10–05:32 | 20:19–21:41 | 03:51–04:10 | 21:41–22:01 | 05:03 AM | 10:59 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:38 AM | 09:14 PM | 04:10–05:32 | 20:20–21:42 | 03:51–04:10 | 21:42–22:01 | 06:30 AM | 11:33 PM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
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 Herne Bay today?
In Herne Bay today, sunrise is at 04:42 with sunset at 21:05. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.
How many hours of daylight are there in Herne Bay today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Herne Bay. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay?
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.