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Anstruther Wester Sunrise & Sunset

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Anstruther Wester Astronomy Outlook

In Anstruther Wester today, the sun makes its appearance at 04:28 and departs at 21:50, with 17 hours and 22 minutes of daylight in between.

For the period ahead, the astronomy story in Anstruther Wester 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

Sunrise04:28
Sunset21:50
Solar Noon13:09
Day Length17:22
Golden hour (AM)03:54 – 05:32
Golden hour (PM)20:46 – 22:23
Blue hour (AM)03:29 – 03:54
Blue hour (PM)22:23 – 22:48
Altitude55.55°
Azimuth164.60°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise00:57
Moonset07:30
Altitude-36.43°
Distance402,424 km
Azimuth282.99°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic36.10°

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 04:28 21:50 03:54–05:32 20:46–22:23 03:29–03:54 22:23–22:48 00:57 07:30 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:27 AM 09:51 PM 03:53–05:31 20:47–22:25 03:28–03:53 22:25–22:50 01:17 AM 09:16 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:26 AM 09:52 PM 03:52–05:30 20:48–22:26 03:27–03:52 22:26–22:51 01:26 AM 10:35 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:25 AM 09:53 PM 03:51–05:30 20:49–22:27 03:25–03:51 22:27–22:53 01:33 AM 11:53 AM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:24 AM 09:54 PM 03:50–05:29 20:50–22:29 03:24–03:50 22:29–22:54 01:38 AM 01:11 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:24 AM 09:55 PM 03:49–05:29 20:51–22:30 03:23–03:49 22:30–22:56 01:43 AM 02:30 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:23 AM 09:56 PM 03:49–05:28 20:51–22:31 03:22–03:49 22:31–22:57 01:48 AM 03:53 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:23 AM 09:57 PM 03:48–05:28 20:52–22:32 03:21–03:48 22:32–22:59 01:55 AM 05:21 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:22 AM 09:58 PM 03:47–05:27 20:53–22:33 03:21–03:47 22:33–23:00 02:04 AM 06:55 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:22 AM 09:59 PM 03:47–05:27 20:54–22:34 03:20–03:47 22:34–23:01 02:18 AM 08:32 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:22 AM 09:59 PM 03:46–05:27 20:54–22:35 03:19–03:46 22:35–23:02 02:42 AM 10:03 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:22 AM 10:00 PM 03:46–05:27 20:55–22:36 03:19–03:46 22:36–23:03 03:25 AM 11:11 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:22 AM 10:01 PM 03:46–05:27 20:55–22:37 03:18–03:46 22:37–23:04 04:36 AM 11:52 PM Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:21 AM 10:01 PM 03:45–05:27 20:56–22:37 03:18–03:45 22:37–23:04 06:10 AM Does not set today Waxing Crescent 11%

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.

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 Anstruther Wester today?

Anstruther Wester sees sunrise at 04:28 today, with sunset at 21:50. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.

How many hours of daylight are there in Anstruther Wester today?

Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Anstruther Wester. 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 Anstruther Wester?

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 Anstruther Wester?

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 Anstruther Wester?

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.