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Altandhu Sunrise & Sunset

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Altandhu Astronomy Outlook

In Altandhu today, the sun clears the horizon at 04:25 and dips below it at 22:16, leaving 17 hours and 51 minutes of daylight.

The extended daylight outlook for Altandhu points to a gradual day-to-day shift in day length its defining characteristic. Sunrise and sunset times shift by a small amount from one day to the next at this time of year.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:25
Sunset22:16
Solar Noon13:20
Day Length17:50
Golden hour (AM)03:47 – 05:34
Golden hour (PM)21:06 – 22:53
Blue hour (AM)03:17 – 03:47
Blue hour (PM)22:53 – 23:23
Altitude39.22°
Azimuth247.92°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise01:25
Moonset07:25
Altitude-54.49°
Distance401,974 km
Azimuth359.74°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic0.15°

14-Day Sunrise & Sunset

Date Sunrise Sunset Golden hour (AM) Golden hour (PM) Blue hour (AM) Blue hour (PM) Moonrise Moonset Moon Phase Illumination
Thu, 4 Jun 04:25 22:16 03:47–05:34 21:06–22:53 03:17–03:47 22:53–23:23 01:25 07:25 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:23 AM 10:17 PM 03:45–05:33 21:07–22:55 03:15–03:45 22:55–23:25 01:40 AM 09:17 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:22 AM 10:18 PM 03:44–05:32 21:08–22:56 03:13–03:44 22:56–23:27 01:45 AM 10:40 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:21 AM 10:19 PM 03:43–05:32 21:09–22:58 03:12–03:43 22:58–23:29 01:49 AM 12:01 PM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:20 AM 10:20 PM 03:42–05:31 21:10–22:59 03:10–03:42 22:59–23:31 01:51 AM 01:21 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:20 AM 10:21 PM 03:40–05:31 21:11–23:01 03:09–03:40 23:01–23:33 01:54 AM 02:44 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:19 AM 10:22 PM 03:39–05:30 21:12–23:02 03:07–03:39 23:02–23:34 01:57 AM 04:09 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:19 AM 10:23 PM 03:39–05:30 21:12–23:03 03:06–03:39 23:03–23:36 02:00 AM 05:41 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:18 AM 10:24 PM 03:38–05:29 21:13–23:05 03:05–03:38 23:05–23:37 02:06 AM 07:20 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:18 AM 10:25 PM 03:37–05:29 21:14–23:06 03:04–03:37 23:06–23:39 02:16 AM 09:03 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:17 AM 10:26 PM 03:36–05:29 21:15–23:07 03:03–03:36 23:07–23:40 02:34 AM 10:38 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:17 AM 10:27 PM 03:36–05:28 21:15–23:08 03:02–03:36 23:08–23:41 03:12 AM 11:45 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:17 AM 10:27 PM 03:36–05:28 21:16–23:09 03:02–03:36 23:09–23:42 04:24 AM Does not set today Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:17 AM 10:28 PM 03:35–05:28 21:16–23:09 03:01–03:35 23:09–23:43 06:04 AM 12:22 AM Waxing Crescent 11%

Across Scotland, 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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Background guides

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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 Altandhu today?

In Altandhu today, sunrise is at 04:25 with sunset at 22:16. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.

How many hours of daylight are there in Altandhu today?

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

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Altandhu?

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 Altandhu?

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 Altandhu?

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.