Today in Motherwell, Scotland, the sun rises at 4:42 AM and sets at 10:01 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 18m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Motherwell is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Motherwell
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Motherwell runs from N/A to 5:44 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:58 PM and lasts until 10:01 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Motherwell experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 18m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Motherwell falls exactly at 1:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 56.58 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Motherwell in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Motherwell?
At Motherwell's latitude of 55.7893512°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 351.13° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Motherwell are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.7893512, -3.9904173. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Motherwell (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Motherwell versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:42 AM | 10:01 PM | 17h 18m |
| 2025 | 4:42 AM | 10:00 PM | 17h 17m |
| 2021 | 4:43 AM | 10:00 PM | 17h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Motherwell today?
In Motherwell, the sun rises at exactly 4:42 AM and sets at 10:01 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Motherwell today?
Today, morning golden hour in Motherwell runs from N/A to 5:44 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:58 PM and lasts until 9:55 PM.
Why does sunrise in Motherwell shift every day?
At Motherwell's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 351.13° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Motherwell at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:21 PM when the sun reaches 56.58. This produces very high UV, typical of Motherwell in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Motherwell changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 4:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:43 AM.