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Muir of Ord Sunrise & Sunset

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Muir of Ord Astronomy Outlook

In Muir of Ord today, the day runs from sunrise at 04:25 to sunset at 22:07, covering 17 hours and 42 minutes of light.

The extended daylight outlook for Muir of Ord points to a gradual day-to-day shift in day length its defining characteristic. Exact times can vary slightly with local horizon and elevation, particularly in built-up areas or valleys.

Today’s Astronomy

☀️ Sun

Sunrise04:25
Sunset22:07
Solar Noon13:16
Day Length17:42
Golden hour (AM)03:48 – 05:33
Golden hour (PM)20:59 – 22:43
Blue hour (AM)03:20 – 03:48
Blue hour (PM)22:43 – 23:11
Altitude45.68°
Azimuth233.87°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise01:15
Moonset07:26
Altitude-53.90°
Distance402,079 km
Azimuth339.29°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic11.88°

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 22:07 03:48–05:33 20:59–22:43 03:20–03:48 22:43–23:11 01:15 07:26 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:24 AM 10:08 PM 03:47–05:32 21:00–22:45 03:19–03:47 22:45–23:13 01:32 AM 09:16 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:23 AM 10:09 PM 03:46–05:31 21:01–22:46 03:17–03:46 22:46–23:15 01:39 AM 10:38 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:22 AM 10:10 PM 03:45–05:30 21:02–22:48 03:16–03:45 22:48–23:17 01:43 AM 11:58 AM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:21 AM 10:12 PM 03:44–05:30 21:03–22:49 03:14–03:44 22:49–23:19 01:47 AM 01:18 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:21 AM 10:13 PM 03:43–05:29 21:04–22:51 03:13–03:43 22:51–23:20 01:50 AM 02:39 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:20 AM 10:14 PM 03:42–05:29 21:05–22:52 03:12–03:42 22:52–23:22 01:53 AM 04:04 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:19 AM 10:15 PM 03:41–05:28 21:06–22:53 03:11–03:41 22:53–23:23 01:58 AM 05:34 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:19 AM 10:16 PM 03:40–05:28 21:06–22:54 03:10–03:40 22:54–23:25 02:05 AM 07:12 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:19 AM 10:16 PM 03:40–05:28 21:07–22:55 03:09–03:40 22:55–23:26 02:16 AM 08:53 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:18 AM 10:17 PM 03:39–05:27 21:08–22:56 03:08–03:39 22:56–23:27 02:36 AM 10:26 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:18 AM 10:18 PM 03:39–05:27 21:08–22:57 03:07–03:39 22:57–23:28 03:16 AM 11:34 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:18 AM 10:18 PM 03:38–05:27 21:09–22:58 03:07–03:38 22:58–23:29 04:27 AM Does not set today Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:18 AM 10:19 PM 03:38–05:27 21:10–22:59 03:06–03:38 22:59–23:30 06:06 AM 12:12 AM Waxing Crescent 11%

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Muir of Ord.

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 Muir of Ord today?

In Muir of Ord today, sunrise is at 04:25 with sunset at 22:07. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.

How many hours of daylight are there in Muir of Ord today?

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

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Muir of Ord?

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 Muir of Ord?

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 Muir of Ord?

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.