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Scoraig Sunrise & Sunset

Highland — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy

Scoraig Astronomy Outlook

In Scoraig today, first light comes at 04:26 and last light at 22:14, totalling 17 hours and 48 minutes of daylight.

The extended daylight outlook for Scoraig 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

Sunrise04:26
Sunset22:14
Solar Noon13:19
Day Length17:48
Golden hour (AM)03:48 – 05:34
Golden hour (PM)21:05 – 22:51
Blue hour (AM)03:18 – 03:48
Blue hour (PM)22:51 – 23:20
Altitude48.19°
Azimuth225.27°
Distance151,715,273 km

🌙 Moon

Moonrise01:23
Moonset07:26
Altitude-52.07°
Distance402,122 km
Azimuth329.67°
PhaseWANING_GIBBOUS
Parallactic16.91°

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 04:26 22:14 03:48–05:34 21:05–22:51 03:18–03:48 22:51–23:20 01:23 07:26 WANING_GIBBOUS 74%
Fri, 5 Jun 04:24 AM 10:15 PM 03:46–05:33 21:06–22:53 03:17–03:46 22:53–23:23 01:38 AM 09:18 AM Last Quarter 64%
Sat, 6 Jun 04:23 AM 10:16 PM 03:45–05:33 21:07–22:54 03:15–03:45 22:54–23:25 01:44 AM 10:40 AM Last Quarter 54%
Sun, 7 Jun 04:22 AM 10:17 PM 03:44–05:32 21:08–22:56 03:13–03:44 22:56–23:26 01:48 AM 12:01 PM Last Quarter 43%
Mon, 8 Jun 04:22 AM 10:19 PM 03:43–05:31 21:09–22:57 03:12–03:43 22:57–23:28 01:51 AM 01:21 PM Last Quarter 33%
Tue, 9 Jun 04:21 AM 10:20 PM 03:42–05:31 21:10–22:59 03:11–03:42 22:59–23:30 01:54 AM 02:43 PM Waning Crescent 24%
Wed, 10 Jun 04:20 AM 10:21 PM 03:41–05:30 21:11–23:00 03:09–03:41 23:00–23:32 01:56 AM 04:09 PM Waning Crescent 15%
Thu, 11 Jun 04:20 AM 10:22 PM 03:40–05:30 21:11–23:01 03:08–03:40 23:01–23:33 02:00 AM 05:40 PM Waning Crescent 8%
Fri, 12 Jun 04:19 AM 10:23 PM 03:39–05:30 21:12–23:03 03:07–03:39 23:03–23:35 02:06 AM 07:18 PM New Moon 3%
Sat, 13 Jun 04:19 AM 10:23 PM 03:38–05:29 21:13–23:04 03:06–03:38 23:04–23:36 02:17 AM 09:01 PM New Moon 1%
Sun, 14 Jun 04:18 AM 10:24 PM 03:38–05:29 21:14–23:05 03:05–03:38 23:05–23:37 02:36 AM 10:35 PM New Moon 0%
Mon, 15 Jun 04:18 AM 10:25 PM 03:37–05:29 21:14–23:06 03:04–03:37 23:06–23:39 03:14 AM 11:43 PM New Moon 2%
Tue, 16 Jun 04:18 AM 10:25 PM 03:37–05:29 21:15–23:07 03:04–03:37 23:07–23:40 04:26 AM Does not set today Waxing Crescent 6%
Wed, 17 Jun 04:18 AM 10:26 PM 03:37–05:29 21:15–23:07 03:03–03:37 23:07–23:40 06:05 AM 12:20 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

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 Scoraig today?

Scoraig sees sunrise at 04:26 today, with sunset at 22:14. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.

How many hours of daylight are there in Scoraig today?

Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Scoraig. It updates daily and is the clearest way to track how daylight is changing through the season.

Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Scoraig?

Sunrise and sunset shift through the year because Earth’s axis is tilted, changing the sun’s daily path across the sky from season to season.

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Scoraig?

Yes — the UK’s switch between GMT and BST shifts the clock by an hour, while sunrise and sunset continue to drift only slowly in solar terms.

What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Scoraig?

Solar noon marks the sun’s highest point in the sky locally. It doesn’t usually match 12:00 because civil time is tied to time zones and can be offset by BST.