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
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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 | 04:46 | 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% |
Forecast context and reference links
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.
- 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 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.