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Maghera Sunrise & Sunset

Mid-Ulster — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy

Maghera Astronomy Outlook

In Maghera today, the sun makes its appearance at 04:48 and departs at 22:02, with 17 hours and 14 minutes of daylight in between.

The extended daylight outlook for Maghera over the coming fortnight shows a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Sunrise and sunset times shift by a small amount from one day to the next at this time of year.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:48
Sunset22:02
Solar Noon13:25
Day Length17:14
Golden hour (AM)04:21 – 05:53
Golden hour (PM)20:57 – 22:28
Blue hour (AM)03:58 – 04:21
Blue hour (PM)22:28 – 22:51
Altitude14.04°
Azimuth70.65°
Distance151,737,858 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise01:16
Moonset09:20
Altitude12.07°
Distance400,240 km
Azimuth203.47°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic14.15°

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 04:48 22:02 04:21–05:53 20:57–22:28 03:58–04:21 22:28–22:51 01:16 09:20 WANING_GIBBOUS 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:51 AM 09:58 PM 04:20–05:52 20:58–22:30 03:57–04:20 22:30–22:53 01:37 AM 10:57 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:51 AM 09:59 PM 04:19–05:52 20:59–22:31 03:56–04:19 22:31–22:54 01:45 AM 12:13 PM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:50 AM 10:00 PM 04:19–05:51 20:59–22:32 03:55–04:19 22:32–22:55 01:52 AM 01:28 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:50 AM 10:01 PM 04:18–05:51 21:00–22:33 03:54–04:18 22:33–22:57 01:59 AM 02:46 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:49 AM 10:02 PM 04:17–05:50 21:01–22:34 03:54–04:17 22:34–22:58 02:06 AM 04:06 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:49 AM 10:03 PM 04:17–05:50 21:02–22:35 03:53–04:17 22:35–22:59 02:15 AM 05:32 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:48 AM 10:04 PM 04:16–05:50 21:03–22:36 03:52–04:16 22:36–23:00 02:26 AM 07:03 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:48 AM 10:05 PM 04:15–05:49 21:03–22:37 03:52–04:15 22:37–23:01 02:43 AM 08:37 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:48 AM 10:05 PM 04:15–05:49 21:04–22:38 03:51–04:15 22:38–23:02 03:11 AM 10:05 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:48 AM 10:06 PM 04:15–05:49 21:04–22:39 03:51–04:15 22:39–23:03 03:56 AM 11:12 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:48 AM 10:06 PM 04:15–05:49 21:05–22:39 03:51–04:15 22:39–23:03 05:07 AM 11:56 PM Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:48 AM 10:07 PM 04:14–05:49 21:05–22:40 03:50–04:14 22:40–23:04 06:39 AM Does not set today Waxing Crescent 11%
Thu, 18 Jun 04:48 AM 10:07 PM 04:14–05:49 21:06–22:40 03:50–04:14 22:40–23:05 08:19 AM 12:23 AM Waxing Crescent 19%

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.

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FAQ

What time are sunrise and sunset in Maghera today?

Today in Maghera, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset is at 22:02. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.

How many hours of daylight are there in Maghera today?

Check the Day Length value in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Maghera. It refreshes each day and shows the gradual seasonal shift in daylight.

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Maghera?

They change with the seasons because Earth’s tilt alters the sun’s apparent track, gradually adjusting daylight length over the year.

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Maghera?

Yes. When BST begins or ends, the published clock times move by an hour, although the sun’s behaviour changes smoothly through the season.

What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Maghera?

Solar noon is the moment the sun reaches its highest elevation for your location. It rarely lines up with 12:00 on the clock because time zones and daylight saving are set for regions, not precise longitude.