Stepney Sunrise & Sunset
Tower Hamlets — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Stepney Astronomy Outlook
Today in Stepney, sunrise occurs at 04:45 with sunset expected at 21:12, delivering 16 hours and 27 minutes of daylight.
A pattern of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length is expected to describe the daylight hours across Stepney in the days ahead. Twilight can begin well before sunrise and linger after sunset, especially on clearer days.
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 | 04:45 | 21:12 | 04:19–05:40 | 20:16–21:37 | 04:01–04:19 | 21:37–21:55 | 00:12 | 07:51 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:45 AM | 09:11 PM | 04:19–05:39 | 20:17–21:38 | 04:00–04:19 | 21:38–21:57 | 12:43 AM | 09:27 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:45 AM | 09:12 PM | 04:18–05:39 | 20:18–21:39 | 03:59–04:18 | 21:39–21:58 | 12:59 AM | 10:39 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:44 AM | 09:13 PM | 04:17–05:38 | 20:19–21:40 | 03:58–04:17 | 21:40–21:59 | 01:11 AM | 11:51 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:44 AM | 09:14 PM | 04:17–05:38 | 20:20–21:41 | 03:58–04:17 | 21:41–22:00 | 01:22 AM | 01:02 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:15 PM | 04:16–05:37 | 20:21–21:42 | 03:57–04:16 | 21:42–22:01 | 01:33 AM | 02:15 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:15 PM | 04:16–05:37 | 20:21–21:43 | 03:57–04:16 | 21:43–22:02 | 01:44 AM | 03:31 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:16 PM | 04:15–05:37 | 20:22–21:44 | 03:56–04:15 | 21:44–22:03 | 01:57 AM | 04:52 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:17 PM | 04:15–05:37 | 20:23–21:44 | 03:56–04:15 | 21:44–22:04 | 02:13 AM | 06:17 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:17 PM | 04:14–05:36 | 20:23–21:45 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:45–22:04 | 02:35 AM | 07:45 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:18 PM | 04:14–05:36 | 20:24–21:46 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:46–22:05 | 03:08 AM | 09:08 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:14–05:36 | 20:24–21:46 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:46–22:06 | 03:57 AM | 10:16 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:14–05:36 | 20:25–21:47 | 03:54–04:14 | 21:47–22:06 | 05:07 AM | 11:05 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:14–05:36 | 20:25–21:48 | 03:54–04:14 | 21:48–22:07 | 06:34 AM | 11:38 PM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.
- 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 Stepney today?
Today in Stepney, sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset is at 21:12. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.
How many hours of daylight are there in Stepney today?
Check the Day Length value in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Stepney. It refreshes each day and shows the gradual seasonal shift in daylight.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Stepney?
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 Stepney?
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 Stepney?
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.