Lower Darkley Sunrise & Sunset
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Lower Darkley Astronomy Outlook
Today in Lower Darkley, sunrise is timed at 04:57 and sunset at 21:53, for a total of 16 hours and 56 minutes of daylight.
The coming 14 days see the daylight pattern for Lower Darkley characterised by 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:57 | 21:53 | 04:27–05:56 | 20:53–22:22 | 04:05–04:27 | 22:22–22:44 | 00:58 | 08:01 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:53 PM | 04:26–05:55 | 20:54–22:23 | 04:04–04:26 | 22:23–22:45 | 01:23 AM | 09:43 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:54 PM | 04:25–05:55 | 20:55–22:25 | 04:03–04:25 | 22:25–22:47 | 01:35 AM | 10:59 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:55 PM | 04:24–05:54 | 20:56–22:26 | 04:02–04:24 | 22:26–22:48 | 01:44 AM | 12:14 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:56 PM | 04:24–05:54 | 20:57–22:27 | 04:01–04:24 | 22:27–22:49 | 01:52 AM | 01:29 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:57 PM | 04:23–05:53 | 20:58–22:28 | 04:01–04:23 | 22:28–22:50 | 01:59 AM | 02:45 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:58 PM | 04:22–05:53 | 20:58–22:29 | 04:00–04:22 | 22:29–22:52 | 02:07 AM | 04:05 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:59 PM | 04:22–05:53 | 20:59–22:30 | 03:59–04:22 | 22:30–22:53 | 02:17 AM | 05:30 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:52 AM | 10:00 PM | 04:21–05:52 | 21:00–22:31 | 03:58–04:21 | 22:31–22:54 | 02:29 AM | 07:00 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:52 AM | 10:00 PM | 04:21–05:52 | 21:01–22:32 | 03:58–04:21 | 22:32–22:55 | 02:47 AM | 08:33 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:52 AM | 10:01 PM | 04:20–05:52 | 21:01–22:33 | 03:58–04:20 | 22:33–22:55 | 03:16 AM | 09:59 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:52 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:20–05:52 | 21:02–22:33 | 03:57–04:20 | 22:33–22:56 | 04:02 AM | 11:07 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:52 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:20–05:52 | 21:02–22:34 | 03:57–04:20 | 22:34–22:57 | 05:13 AM | 11:52 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:52 AM | 10:03 PM | 04:20–05:52 | 21:03–22:35 | 03:57–04:20 | 22:35–22:58 | 06:43 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
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.
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FAQ
What time are sunrise and sunset in Lower Darkley today?
In Lower Darkley today, sunrise is at 04:57 with sunset at 21:53. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.
How many hours of daylight are there in Lower Darkley today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Lower Darkley. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Lower Darkley?
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 Lower Darkley?
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 Lower Darkley?
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.