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Mallaig Sunrise & Sunset

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Mallaig Astronomy Outlook

Across Mallaig today, the sun rises at 04:34 and sets at 22:10, providing 17 hours and 36 minutes of daylight hours.

The forecast for daylight in Mallaig over the next fortnight centres on a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Twilight can begin well before sunrise and linger after sunset, especially on clearer days.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:34
Sunset22:10
Solar Noon13:21
Day Length17:36
Golden hour (AM)03:59 – 05:40
Golden hour (PM)21:02 – 22:43
Blue hour (AM)03:32 – 03:59
Blue hour (PM)22:43 – 23:10
Altitude40.07°
Azimuth247.80°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise01:15
Moonset07:37
Altitude-55.53°
Distance401,978 km
Azimuth358.27°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic1.02°

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 04:34 22:10 03:59–05:40 21:02–22:43 03:32–03:59 22:43–23:10 01:15 07:37 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:33 AM 10:09 PM 03:58–05:40 21:03–22:45 03:31–03:58 22:45–23:12 01:34 AM 09:25 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:32 AM 10:11 PM 03:57–05:39 21:04–22:46 03:29–03:57 22:46–23:14 01:42 AM 10:46 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:32 AM 10:12 PM 03:56–05:38 21:05–22:48 03:28–03:56 22:48–23:15 01:47 AM 12:05 PM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:31 AM 10:13 PM 03:55–05:38 21:06–22:49 03:27–03:55 22:49–23:17 01:52 AM 01:24 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:30 AM 10:14 PM 03:54–05:37 21:07–22:50 03:26–03:54 22:50–23:19 01:56 AM 02:44 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:30 AM 10:15 PM 03:53–05:37 21:08–22:52 03:25–03:53 22:52–23:20 02:00 AM 04:08 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:29 AM 10:16 PM 03:52–05:36 21:09–22:53 03:24–03:52 22:53–23:21 02:05 AM 05:38 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:29 AM 10:17 PM 03:52–05:36 21:09–22:54 03:23–03:52 22:54–23:23 02:13 AM 07:14 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:28 AM 10:17 PM 03:51–05:36 21:10–22:55 03:22–03:51 22:55–23:24 02:25 AM 08:53 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:28 AM 10:18 PM 03:50–05:36 21:11–22:56 03:21–03:50 22:56–23:25 02:47 AM 10:25 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:28 AM 10:19 PM 03:50–05:35 21:11–22:57 03:21–03:50 22:57–23:26 03:29 AM 11:33 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:28 AM 10:19 PM 03:50–05:35 21:12–22:58 03:20–03:50 22:58–23:27 04:40 AM Does not set today Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:28 AM 10:20 PM 03:49–05:35 21:12–22:58 03:20–03:49 22:58–23:28 06:17 AM 12:12 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.

How to interpret confidence

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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 Mallaig today?

In Mallaig today, sunrise is at 04:34 with sunset at 22:10. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.

How many hours of daylight are there in Mallaig today?

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

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Mallaig?

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 Mallaig?

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 Mallaig?

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.