Downhead Sunrise & Sunset
Somerset — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Downhead Astronomy Outlook
Downhead today experiences sunrise at 04:55 and sunset at 21:21: a day of 16 hours and 26 minutes of light.
Looking ahead over the next 14 days, the daylight outlook for Downhead sees 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
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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 | 04:55 | 21:21 | 04:31–05:50 | 20:25–21:44 | 04:13–04:31 | 21:44–22:03 | 00:19 | 08:04 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:30–05:50 | 20:26–21:46 | 04:12–04:30 | 21:46–22:04 | 12:52 AM | 09:38 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:20 PM | 04:29–05:49 | 20:27–21:47 | 04:11–04:29 | 21:47–22:05 | 01:07 AM | 10:50 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:21 PM | 04:29–05:49 | 20:28–21:48 | 04:10–04:29 | 21:48–22:06 | 01:20 AM | 12:01 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:22 PM | 04:28–05:49 | 20:28–21:49 | 04:10–04:28 | 21:49–22:07 | 01:32 AM | 01:12 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:23 PM | 04:28–05:48 | 20:29–21:49 | 04:09–04:28 | 21:49–22:08 | 01:43 AM | 02:25 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:23 PM | 04:27–05:48 | 20:30–21:50 | 04:08–04:27 | 21:50–22:09 | 01:54 AM | 03:41 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:24 PM | 04:27–05:48 | 20:30–21:51 | 04:08–04:27 | 21:51–22:10 | 02:07 AM | 05:01 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:25 PM | 04:26–05:47 | 20:31–21:52 | 04:07–04:26 | 21:52–22:11 | 02:24 AM | 06:26 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:25 PM | 04:26–05:47 | 20:32–21:53 | 04:07–04:26 | 21:53–22:12 | 02:47 AM | 07:54 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:26 PM | 04:26–05:47 | 20:32–21:53 | 04:07–04:26 | 21:53–22:12 | 03:20 AM | 09:16 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:26 PM | 04:26–05:47 | 20:33–21:54 | 04:07–04:26 | 21:54–22:13 | 04:09 AM | 10:24 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:27 PM | 04:25–05:47 | 20:33–21:55 | 04:06–04:25 | 21:55–22:14 | 05:19 AM | 11:13 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:27 PM | 04:25–05:47 | 20:34–21:55 | 04:06–04:25 | 21:55–22:14 | 06:46 AM | 11:46 PM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.
- 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 Downhead today?
In Downhead today, sunrise is at 04:55 with sunset at 21:21. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.
How many hours of daylight are there in Downhead today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Downhead. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Downhead?
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 Downhead?
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 Downhead?
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.