Randalstown Sunrise & Sunset
Antrim and Newtownabbey — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Randalstown Astronomy Outlook
The sun rises over Randalstown at 04:47 today and sets at 22:00, giving the area 17 hours and 13 minutes of daylight.
Over the next two weeks, daylight in Randalstown follows the seasonal trend of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Moon phase and illumination change gradually through the month, affecting how bright the nights feel.
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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 | 04:47 | 22:00 | 04:20–05:52 | 20:55–22:26 | 03:58–04:20 | 22:26–22:49 | 01:14 | 09:19 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:51 AM | 09:56 PM | 04:19–05:51 | 20:56–22:27 | 03:57–04:19 | 22:27–22:50 | 01:35 AM | 10:56 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:50 AM | 09:57 PM | 04:19–05:51 | 20:57–22:29 | 03:56–04:19 | 22:29–22:51 | 01:44 AM | 12:11 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:58 PM | 04:18–05:50 | 20:58–22:30 | 03:55–04:18 | 22:30–22:53 | 01:51 AM | 01:27 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:59 PM | 04:17–05:50 | 20:58–22:31 | 03:54–04:17 | 22:31–22:54 | 01:58 AM | 02:44 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:48 AM | 10:00 PM | 04:16–05:49 | 20:59–22:32 | 03:53–04:16 | 22:32–22:55 | 02:05 AM | 04:05 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:48 AM | 10:01 PM | 04:16–05:49 | 21:00–22:33 | 03:52–04:16 | 22:33–22:56 | 02:14 AM | 05:30 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:48 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:15–05:49 | 21:01–22:34 | 03:52–04:15 | 22:34–22:57 | 02:25 AM | 07:01 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:15–05:48 | 21:01–22:35 | 03:51–04:15 | 22:35–22:58 | 02:42 AM | 08:35 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:03 PM | 04:14–05:48 | 21:02–22:36 | 03:51–04:14 | 22:36–22:59 | 03:10 AM | 10:02 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:04 PM | 04:14–05:48 | 21:02–22:36 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:36–23:00 | 03:55 AM | 11:10 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:04 PM | 04:14–05:48 | 21:03–22:37 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:37–23:01 | 05:06 AM | 11:54 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:05 PM | 04:14–05:48 | 21:04–22:38 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:38–23:02 | 06:38 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:05 PM | 04:14–05:48 | 21:04–22:38 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:38–23:02 | 08:17 AM | 12:21 AM | Waxing Crescent | 19% |
Forecast context and reference links
For Randalstown, 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 Randalstown today?
Today in Randalstown, sunrise is at 04:47 and sunset is at 22:00. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.
How many hours of daylight are there in Randalstown today?
Check the Day Length value in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Randalstown. It refreshes each day and shows the gradual seasonal shift in daylight.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Randalstown?
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 Randalstown?
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 Randalstown?
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.