Gairloch Sunrise & Sunset
Highland — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Gairloch Astronomy Outlook
Across Gairloch today, the sun rises at 04:28 and sets at 22:14, providing 17 hours and 46 minutes of daylight hours.
Looking ahead over the next 14 days, the daylight outlook for Gairloch sees a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Exact times can vary slightly with local horizon and elevation, particularly in built-up areas or valleys.
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 | 04:28 | 22:14 | 03:51–05:36 | 21:05–22:50 | 03:22–03:51 | 22:50–23:19 | 01:22 | 07:29 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:27 AM | 10:15 PM | 03:50–05:36 | 21:06–22:52 | 03:21–03:50 | 22:52–23:21 | 01:38 AM | 09:20 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:26 AM | 10:16 PM | 03:49–05:35 | 21:07–22:53 | 03:19–03:49 | 22:53–23:23 | 01:44 AM | 10:42 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:25 AM | 10:17 PM | 03:47–05:34 | 21:08–22:55 | 03:17–03:47 | 22:55–23:25 | 01:49 AM | 12:03 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:24 AM | 10:18 PM | 03:46–05:34 | 21:09–22:56 | 03:16–03:46 | 22:56–23:27 | 01:52 AM | 01:23 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:24 AM | 10:19 PM | 03:45–05:33 | 21:10–22:58 | 03:15–03:45 | 22:58–23:28 | 01:55 AM | 02:44 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:23 AM | 10:20 PM | 03:44–05:33 | 21:11–22:59 | 03:14–03:44 | 22:59–23:30 | 01:58 AM | 04:09 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:23 AM | 10:21 PM | 03:43–05:32 | 21:12–23:00 | 03:12–03:43 | 23:00–23:32 | 02:02 AM | 05:41 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:22 AM | 10:22 PM | 03:43–05:32 | 21:12–23:02 | 03:11–03:43 | 23:02–23:33 | 02:09 AM | 07:18 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:22 AM | 10:23 PM | 03:42–05:32 | 21:13–23:03 | 03:10–03:42 | 23:03–23:34 | 02:19 AM | 09:00 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:21 AM | 10:24 PM | 03:41–05:31 | 21:14–23:04 | 03:10–03:41 | 23:04–23:36 | 02:39 AM | 10:34 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:21 AM | 10:24 PM | 03:41–05:31 | 21:15–23:05 | 03:09–03:41 | 23:05–23:37 | 03:18 AM | 11:42 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:21 AM | 10:25 PM | 03:41–05:31 | 21:15–23:05 | 03:08–03:41 | 23:05–23:38 | 04:30 AM | Does not set today | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:21 AM | 10:26 PM | 03:40–05:31 | 21:16–23:06 | 03:08–03:40 | 23:06–23:39 | 06:09 AM | 12:19 AM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.
- 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 Gairloch today?
Today in Gairloch, sunrise is at 04:28 and sunset is at 22:14. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.
How many hours of daylight are there in Gairloch today?
Check the Day Length value in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Gairloch. It refreshes each day and shows the gradual seasonal shift in daylight.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Gairloch?
They change with the seasons because Earth’s tilt alters the sun’s apparent track, gradually adjusting daylight length over the year.
Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Gairloch?
Yes. When BST begins or ends, the published clock times move by an hour, although the sun’s behaviour changes smoothly through the season.
What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Gairloch?
Solar noon is the moment the sun reaches its highest elevation for your location. It rarely lines up with 12:00 on the clock because time zones and daylight saving are set for regions, not precise longitude.