The Trench Sunrise & Sunset
Antrim and Newtownabbey — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
The Trench Astronomy Outlook
Daylight in The Trench today spans from 04:47 to 21:59, a total of 17 hours and 12 minutes.
A pattern of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length is expected to describe the daylight hours across The Trench 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:47 | 21:59 | 04:20–05:51 | 20:53–22:24 | 03:58–04:20 | 22:24–22:47 | 01:12 | 09:19 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:50 AM | 09:55 PM | 04:19–05:50 | 20:54–22:26 | 03:56–04:19 | 22:26–22:48 | 01:34 AM | 10:55 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:56 PM | 04:18–05:50 | 20:55–22:27 | 03:55–04:18 | 22:27–22:50 | 01:42 AM | 12:10 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:57 PM | 04:17–05:49 | 20:56–22:28 | 03:55–04:17 | 22:28–22:51 | 01:50 AM | 01:26 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:48 AM | 09:58 PM | 04:17–05:49 | 20:57–22:29 | 03:54–04:17 | 22:29–22:52 | 01:57 AM | 02:43 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:48 AM | 09:58 PM | 04:16–05:48 | 20:58–22:30 | 03:53–04:16 | 22:30–22:53 | 02:04 AM | 04:03 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:47 AM | 09:59 PM | 04:15–05:48 | 20:58–22:31 | 03:52–04:15 | 22:31–22:54 | 02:13 AM | 05:29 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:00 PM | 04:15–05:48 | 20:59–22:32 | 03:52–04:15 | 22:32–22:55 | 02:25 AM | 07:00 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:47 AM | 10:01 PM | 04:14–05:48 | 21:00–22:33 | 03:51–04:14 | 22:33–22:56 | 02:42 AM | 08:33 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:01 PM | 04:14–05:47 | 21:00–22:34 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:34–22:57 | 03:09 AM | 10:00 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:14–05:47 | 21:01–22:34 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:34–22:58 | 03:55 AM | 11:08 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:13–05:47 | 21:02–22:35 | 03:50–04:13 | 22:35–22:59 | 05:06 AM | 11:52 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:03 PM | 04:13–05:47 | 21:02–22:36 | 03:50–04:13 | 22:36–23:00 | 06:37 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:03 PM | 04:13–05:47 | 21:02–22:36 | 03:49–04:13 | 22:36–23:00 | 08:17 AM | 12:19 AM | Waxing Crescent | 19% |
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.
- 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 The Trench today?
In The Trench today, sunrise is at 04:47 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 The Trench today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for The Trench. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in The Trench?
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 The Trench?
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 The Trench?
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.