Kirkton of Durris Sunrise & Sunset
Aberdeenshire — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Kirkton of Durris Astronomy Outlook
Today in Kirkton of Durris, the sun rises at 04:21 and sets at 21:55, providing 17 hours and 34 minutes of daylight.
For the period ahead, the astronomy story in Kirkton of Durris 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
☀️ Sun
🌙 Moon
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 | 04:21 | 21:55 | 03:45–05:26 | 20:48–22:30 | 03:18–03:45 | 22:30–22:57 | 01:03 | 07:21 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:19 AM | 09:56 PM | 03:44–05:26 | 20:49–22:31 | 03:16–03:44 | 22:31–22:59 | 01:21 AM | 09:10 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:18 AM | 09:57 PM | 03:43–05:25 | 20:50–22:33 | 03:15–03:43 | 22:33–23:00 | 01:28 AM | 10:31 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:17 AM | 09:58 PM | 03:41–05:24 | 20:51–22:34 | 03:14–03:41 | 22:34–23:02 | 01:34 AM | 11:50 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:17 AM | 09:59 PM | 03:40–05:24 | 20:52–22:36 | 03:12–03:40 | 22:36–23:04 | 01:38 AM | 01:09 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:16 AM | 10:01 PM | 03:39–05:23 | 20:53–22:37 | 03:11–03:39 | 22:37–23:05 | 01:42 AM | 02:30 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:15 AM | 10:01 PM | 03:39–05:23 | 20:54–22:38 | 03:10–03:39 | 22:38–23:07 | 01:46 AM | 03:54 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:15 AM | 10:02 PM | 03:38–05:22 | 20:55–22:40 | 03:09–03:38 | 22:40–23:08 | 01:51 AM | 05:23 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:15 AM | 10:03 PM | 03:37–05:22 | 20:56–22:41 | 03:08–03:37 | 22:41–23:10 | 01:59 AM | 06:59 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:14 AM | 10:04 PM | 03:37–05:22 | 20:56–22:42 | 03:07–03:37 | 22:42–23:11 | 02:11 AM | 08:39 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:14 AM | 10:05 PM | 03:36–05:21 | 20:57–22:43 | 03:07–03:36 | 22:43–23:12 | 02:33 AM | 10:11 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:14 AM | 10:05 PM | 03:36–05:21 | 20:58–22:44 | 03:06–03:36 | 22:44–23:13 | 03:13 AM | 11:19 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:13 AM | 10:06 PM | 03:35–05:21 | 20:58–22:44 | 03:06–03:35 | 22:44–23:14 | 04:24 AM | 11:59 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:13 AM | 10:07 PM | 03:35–05:21 | 20:59–22:45 | 03:05–03:35 | 22:45–23:15 | 06:01 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
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.
- Scotland Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- Scotland 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 Kirkton of Durris today?
Kirkton of Durris sees sunrise at 04:21 today, with sunset at 21:55. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.
How many hours of daylight are there in Kirkton of Durris today?
Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Kirkton of Durris. 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 Kirkton of Durris?
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 Kirkton of Durris?
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 Kirkton of Durris?
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.