Holywood Sunrise & Sunset
Ards and North Down — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Holywood Astronomy Outlook
In Holywood today, dawn breaks at 04:46, with dusk following at 21:58, a total of 17 hours and 12 minutes of daylight.
The 14-day daylight outlook for Holywood reflects a gradual day-to-day shift in day length in sunrise and sunset times. Moon phase and illumination change gradually through the month, affecting how bright the nights feel.
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 | 21:58 | 04:19–05:50 | 20:52–22:23 | 03:57–04:19 | 22:23–22:46 | 01:11 | 09:18 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:54 PM | 04:18–05:50 | 20:53–22:25 | 03:56–04:18 | 22:25–22:47 | 01:33 AM | 10:54 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:49 AM | 09:55 PM | 04:17–05:49 | 20:54–22:26 | 03:55–04:17 | 22:26–22:49 | 01:41 AM | 12:09 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:48 AM | 09:56 PM | 04:17–05:49 | 20:55–22:27 | 03:54–04:17 | 22:27–22:50 | 01:49 AM | 01:25 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:47 AM | 09:57 PM | 04:16–05:48 | 20:56–22:28 | 03:53–04:16 | 22:28–22:51 | 01:56 AM | 02:42 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:47 AM | 09:57 PM | 04:15–05:48 | 20:57–22:29 | 03:52–04:15 | 22:29–22:52 | 02:03 AM | 04:02 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:47 AM | 09:58 PM | 04:15–05:47 | 20:58–22:30 | 03:52–04:15 | 22:30–22:53 | 02:12 AM | 05:28 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:46 AM | 09:59 PM | 04:14–05:47 | 20:58–22:31 | 03:51–04:14 | 22:31–22:54 | 02:24 AM | 06:59 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:00 PM | 04:14–05:47 | 20:59–22:32 | 03:50–04:14 | 22:32–22:55 | 02:41 AM | 08:32 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:46 AM | 10:00 PM | 04:13–05:47 | 21:00–22:33 | 03:50–04:13 | 22:33–22:56 | 03:09 AM | 09:59 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:46 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 | 10:02 PM | 04:13–05:46 | 21:01–22:34 | 03:49–04:13 | 22:34–22:58 | 05:05 AM | 11:51 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:13–05:46 | 21:01–22:35 | 03:49–04:13 | 22:35–22:58 | 06:37 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:45 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:12–05:46 | 21:02–22:35 | 03:49–04:12 | 22:35–22:59 | 08:16 AM | 12:18 AM | Waxing Crescent | 19% |
Forecast context and reference links
Across Northern Ireland, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.
- 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 Holywood today?
Holywood sees sunrise at 04:46 today, with sunset at 21:58. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.
How many hours of daylight are there in Holywood today?
Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Holywood. It updates daily and is the clearest way to track how daylight is changing through the season.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Holywood?
Sunrise and sunset shift through the year because Earth’s axis is tilted, changing the sun’s daily path across the sky from season to season.
Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Holywood?
Yes — the UK’s switch between GMT and BST shifts the clock by an hour, while sunrise and sunset continue to drift only slowly in solar terms.
What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Holywood?
Solar noon marks the sun’s highest point in the sky locally. It doesn’t usually match 12:00 because civil time is tied to time zones and can be offset by BST.