Dunbeath Sunrise & Sunset
Highland — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Dunbeath Astronomy Outlook
The sun rises over Dunbeath at 04:15 today and sets at 22:09, giving the area 17 hours and 54 minutes of daylight.
Looking further ahead, the astronomy picture for Dunbeath is one of a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Further north, day length is typically a little shorter in winter and longer in summer than in the far south of the UK.
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 | 04:15 | 22:09 | 03:36–05:25 | 20:58–22:47 | 03:06–03:36 | 22:47–23:18 | 01:18 | 07:15 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:13 AM | 10:10 PM | 03:35–05:24 | 21:00–22:49 | 03:04–03:35 | 22:49–23:20 | 01:33 AM | 09:07 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:13 AM | 10:11 PM | 03:33–05:23 | 21:01–22:50 | 03:02–03:33 | 22:50–23:22 | 01:38 AM | 10:31 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:12 AM | 10:13 PM | 03:32–05:23 | 21:02–22:52 | 03:00–03:32 | 22:52–23:24 | 01:41 AM | 11:52 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:11 AM | 10:14 PM | 03:31–05:22 | 21:03–22:54 | 02:59–03:31 | 22:54–23:26 | 01:44 AM | 01:13 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:10 AM | 10:15 PM | 03:30–05:21 | 21:04–22:55 | 02:57–03:30 | 22:55–23:28 | 01:46 AM | 02:35 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:09 AM | 10:16 PM | 03:29–05:21 | 21:05–22:57 | 02:56–03:29 | 22:57–23:30 | 01:48 AM | 04:01 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:09 AM | 10:17 PM | 03:28–05:20 | 21:05–22:58 | 02:55–03:28 | 22:58–23:31 | 01:51 AM | 05:33 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:08 AM | 10:18 PM | 03:27–05:20 | 21:06–22:59 | 02:54–03:27 | 22:59–23:33 | 01:57 AM | 07:13 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:08 AM | 10:19 PM | 03:26–05:20 | 21:07–23:00 | 02:52–03:26 | 23:00–23:34 | 02:06 AM | 08:56 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:08 AM | 10:19 PM | 03:26–05:19 | 21:08–23:01 | 02:52–03:26 | 23:01–23:36 | 02:24 AM | 10:32 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:07 AM | 10:20 PM | 03:25–05:19 | 21:08–23:02 | 02:51–03:25 | 23:02–23:37 | 03:01 AM | 11:40 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:07 AM | 10:21 PM | 03:25–05:19 | 21:09–23:03 | 02:50–03:25 | 23:03–23:38 | 04:13 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:07 AM | 10:21 PM | 03:25–05:19 | 21:09–23:04 | 02:50–03:25 | 23:04–23:39 | 05:54 AM | 12:15 AM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
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.
- 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 Dunbeath today?
In Dunbeath today, sunrise is at 04:15 with sunset at 22:09. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.
How many hours of daylight are there in Dunbeath today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Dunbeath. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Dunbeath?
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 Dunbeath?
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 Dunbeath?
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.