Helen’s Bay Sunrise & Sunset
Ards and North Down — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Helen’s Bay Astronomy Outlook
In Helen’s Bay today, the day runs from sunrise at 04:45 to sunset at 21:57, covering 17 hours and 12 minutes of light.
For the period ahead, the astronomy story in Helen’s Bay is one of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. If you’re out early or late, low sun angles can reduce visibility, so take extra care on the roads.
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 | 04:45 | 21:57 | 04:19–05:50 | 20:52–22:23 | 03:56–04:19 | 22:23–22:46 | 01:11 | 09:17 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:53 PM | 04:18–05:49 | 20:53–22:24 | 03:55–04:18 | 22:24–22:47 | 01:32 AM | 10:53 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:48 AM | 09:54 PM | 04:17–05:49 | 20:54–22:26 | 03:54–04:17 | 22:26–22:48 | 01:41 AM | 12:09 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:48 AM | 09:55 PM | 04:16–05:48 | 20:55–22:27 | 03:53–04:16 | 22:27–22:50 | 01:48 AM | 01:25 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:47 AM | 09:56 PM | 04:16–05:48 | 20:56–22:28 | 03:53–04:16 | 22:28–22:51 | 01:55 AM | 02:42 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:47 AM | 09:57 PM | 04:15–05:47 | 20:57–22:29 | 03:52–04:15 | 22:29–22:52 | 02:03 AM | 04:02 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:46 AM | 09:58 PM | 04:14–05:47 | 20:57–22:30 | 03:51–04:14 | 22:30–22:53 | 02:12 AM | 05:27 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:46 AM | 09:59 PM | 04:14–05:47 | 20:58–22:31 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:31–22:54 | 02:23 AM | 06:58 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:46 AM | 09:59 PM | 04:13–05:46 | 20:59–22:32 | 03:50–04:13 | 22:32–22:55 | 02:41 AM | 08:32 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:00 PM | 04:13–05:46 | 20:59–22:33 | 03:49–04:13 | 22:33–22:56 | 03:08 AM | 09:59 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:01 PM | 04:13–05:46 | 21:00–22:33 | 03:49–04:13 | 22:33–22:57 | 03:54 AM | 11:07 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:01 PM | 04:12–05:46 | 21:00–22:34 | 03:49–04:12 | 22:34–22:58 | 05:05 AM | 11:51 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:12–05:46 | 21:01–22:35 | 03:48–04:12 | 22:35–22:58 | 06:36 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:12–05:46 | 21:01–22:35 | 03:48–04:12 | 22:35–22:59 | 08:16 AM | 12:18 AM | Waxing Crescent | 19% |
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.
- 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 Helen’s Bay today?
In Helen’s Bay today, sunrise is at 04:45 with sunset at 21:57. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.
How many hours of daylight are there in Helen’s Bay today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Helen’s Bay. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Helen’s Bay?
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 Helen’s Bay?
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 Helen’s Bay?
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.