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Port Ellen Sunrise & Sunset

Argyll and Bute — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy

Port Ellen Astronomy Outlook

In Port Ellen today, the day runs from sunrise at 04:46 to sunset at 22:00, covering 17 hours and 14 minutes of light.

For the period ahead, the astronomy story in Port Ellen is one of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Moon phase and illumination change gradually through the month, affecting how bright the nights feel.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:46
Sunset22:00
Solar Noon13:23
Day Length17:13
Golden hour (AM)04:14 – 05:48
Golden hour (PM)20:57 – 22:32
Blue hour (AM)03:50 – 04:14
Blue hour (PM)22:32 – 22:56
Altitude51.66°
Azimuth139.26°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise01:06
Moonset07:49
Altitude-27.58°
Distance402,514 km
Azimuth268.52°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic37.90°

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 04:46 22:00 04:14–05:48 20:57–22:32 03:50–04:14 22:32–22:56 01:06 07:49 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:45 AM 10:01 PM 04:12–05:47 20:58–22:33 03:48–04:12 22:33–22:57 01:28 AM 09:34 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:44 AM 10:02 PM 04:11–05:47 20:59–22:34 03:47–04:11 22:34–22:59 01:38 AM 10:52 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:43 AM 10:03 PM 04:11–05:46 21:00–22:36 03:46–04:11 22:36–23:00 01:45 AM 12:09 PM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:43 AM 10:04 PM 04:10–05:46 21:01–22:37 03:45–04:10 22:37–23:02 01:51 AM 01:26 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:42 AM 10:05 PM 04:09–05:45 21:02–22:38 03:44–04:09 22:38–23:03 01:57 AM 02:44 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:42 AM 10:06 PM 04:08–05:45 21:03–22:39 03:43–04:08 22:39–23:04 02:03 AM 04:06 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:41 AM 10:07 PM 04:07–05:44 21:03–22:40 03:42–04:07 22:40–23:05 02:11 AM 05:33 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:41 AM 10:07 PM 04:07–05:44 21:04–22:41 03:42–04:07 22:41–23:07 02:21 AM 07:06 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:41 AM 10:08 PM 04:06–05:44 21:05–22:42 03:41–04:06 22:42–23:08 02:36 AM 08:42 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:40 AM 10:09 PM 04:06–05:44 21:05–22:43 03:40–04:06 22:43–23:09 03:02 AM 10:11 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:40 AM 10:09 PM 04:06–05:43 21:06–22:44 03:40–04:06 22:44–23:09 03:46 AM 11:19 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:40 AM 10:10 PM 04:05–05:43 21:07–22:45 03:40–04:05 22:45–23:10 04:57 AM Does not set today Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:40 AM 10:11 PM 04:05–05:43 21:07–22:45 03:39–04:05 22:45–23:11 06:30 AM 12:01 AM Waxing Crescent 11%

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Port Ellen. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

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

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 Port Ellen today?

In Port Ellen today, sunrise is at 04:46 with sunset at 22:00. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.

How many hours of daylight are there in Port Ellen today?

Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Port Ellen. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Port Ellen?

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 Port Ellen?

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 Port Ellen?

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.