Ballyclare Sunrise & Sunset
Antrim and Newtownabbey — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Ballyclare Astronomy Outlook
In Ballyclare today, the sun makes its appearance at 04:46 and departs at 21:59, with 17 hours and 13 minutes of daylight in between.
The 14-day outlook for sunrise and sunset in Ballyclare reflects a gradual day-to-day shift in day length through the period. Sunrise and sunset times shift by a small amount from one day to the next at this time of year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:46 | 21:59 | 04:19–05:50 | 20:54–22:25 | 03:57–04:19 | 22:25–22:48 | 01:13 | 09:18 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:55 PM | 04:18–05:50 | 20:55–22:26 | 03:56–04:18 | 22:26–22:49 | 01:34 AM | 10:54 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:56 PM | 04:17–05:49 | 20:56–22:27 | 03:55–04:17 | 22:27–22:50 | 01:42 AM | 12:10 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:48 AM | 09:57 PM | 04:17–05:49 | 20:56–22:29 | 03:54–04:17 | 22:29–22:52 | 01:50 AM | 01:26 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:47 AM | 09:58 PM | 04:16–05:48 | 20:57–22:30 | 03:53–04:16 | 22:30–22:53 | 01:57 AM | 02:43 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:47 AM | 09:59 PM | 04:15–05:48 | 20:58–22:31 | 03:52–04:15 | 22:31–22:54 | 02:04 AM | 04:03 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:00 PM | 04:15–05:48 | 20:59–22:32 | 03:51–04:15 | 22:32–22:55 | 02:12 AM | 05:29 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:01 PM | 04:14–05:47 | 20:59–22:33 | 03:51–04:14 | 22:33–22:56 | 02:24 AM | 07:00 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:01 PM | 04:14–05:47 | 21:00–22:34 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:34–22:57 | 02:41 AM | 08:34 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:13–05:47 | 21:01–22:34 | 03:50–04:13 | 22:34–22:58 | 03:08 AM | 10:01 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:03 PM | 04:13–05:47 | 21:01–22:35 | 03:49–04:13 | 22:35–22:59 | 03:54 AM | 11:09 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:03 PM | 04:13–05:47 | 21:02–22:36 | 03:49–04:13 | 22:36–23:00 | 05:05 AM | 11:53 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:04 PM | 04:12–05:47 | 21:02–22:36 | 03:49–04:12 | 22:36–23:00 | 06:36 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:04 PM | 04:12–05:47 | 21:03–22:37 | 03:48–04:12 | 22:37–23:01 | 08:16 AM | 12:20 AM | Waxing Crescent | 19% |
Forecast context and reference links
For Ballyclare, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.
- Northern Ireland Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- Northern Ireland 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 Ballyclare today?
In Ballyclare today, sunrise is at 04:46 with sunset at 21:59. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.
How many hours of daylight are there in Ballyclare today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Ballyclare. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Ballyclare?
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 Ballyclare?
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 Ballyclare?
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.