Derry Sunrise & Sunset
Derry and Strabane — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Derry Astronomy Outlook
Today in Derry, sunrise is timed at 04:54 and sunset at 22:01, for a total of 17 hours and 7 minutes of daylight.
Across the period ahead, Derry can expect a gradual day-to-day shift in day length as the seasonal pattern evolves. Exact times can vary slightly with local horizon and elevation, particularly in built-up areas or valleys.
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 | 04:54 | 22:01 | 04:22–05:55 | 21:00–22:32 | 03:59–04:22 | 22:32–22:55 | 01:24 | 09:18 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:53 AM | 10:02 PM | 04:22–05:54 | 21:01–22:34 | 03:58–04:22 | 22:34–22:57 | 01:40 AM | 10:59 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:52 AM | 10:03 PM | 04:21–05:54 | 21:02–22:35 | 03:57–04:21 | 22:35–22:58 | 01:48 AM | 12:15 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:52 AM | 10:04 PM | 04:20–05:53 | 21:03–22:36 | 03:56–04:20 | 22:36–22:59 | 01:55 AM | 01:31 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:51 AM | 10:05 PM | 04:19–05:53 | 21:04–22:37 | 03:55–04:19 | 22:37–23:01 | 02:02 AM | 02:49 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:51 AM | 10:06 PM | 04:18–05:52 | 21:04–22:38 | 03:55–04:18 | 22:38–23:02 | 02:09 AM | 04:09 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:50 AM | 10:07 PM | 04:18–05:52 | 21:05–22:39 | 03:54–04:18 | 22:39–23:03 | 02:17 AM | 05:35 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:50 AM | 10:07 PM | 04:17–05:52 | 21:06–22:40 | 03:53–04:17 | 22:40–23:04 | 02:28 AM | 07:07 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:50 AM | 10:08 PM | 04:17–05:51 | 21:06–22:41 | 03:53–04:17 | 22:41–23:05 | 02:45 AM | 08:41 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:49 AM | 10:09 PM | 04:16–05:51 | 21:07–22:42 | 03:52–04:16 | 22:42–23:06 | 03:12 AM | 10:09 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:49 AM | 10:09 PM | 04:16–05:51 | 21:08–22:43 | 03:52–04:16 | 22:43–23:07 | 03:57 AM | 11:17 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:49 AM | 10:10 PM | 04:16–05:51 | 21:08–22:43 | 03:51–04:16 | 22:43–23:08 | 05:08 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:49 AM | 10:10 PM | 04:16–05:51 | 21:09–22:44 | 03:51–04:16 | 22:44–23:08 | 06:40 AM | 12:00 AM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:49 AM | 10:11 PM | 04:15–05:51 | 21:09–22:44 | 03:51–04:15 | 22:44–23:09 | 08:20 AM | 12:26 AM | Waxing Crescent | 19% |
Forecast context and reference links
For Derry, 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 Derry today?
In Derry today, sunrise is at 04:54 with sunset at 22:01. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.
How many hours of daylight are there in Derry today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Derry. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Derry?
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 Derry?
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 Derry?
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.