Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate

Thursday, December 17, 2026

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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate Thursday 17 December 2026

That morning

Sunrise

6:59 AM

6:59 AM

6:34 AM Blue hour
6:59 AM Sunrise
7:33 AM Golden hour ends

Sunset

5:37 PM

5:37 PM

Too far ahead for a weather forecast. These are the sun's own times - they will not change.

5:03 PM Golden hour
5:37 PM Sunset
6:02 PM Blue hour ends

Moon

First quarter

51% lit

12:19 PM – 12:50 AM

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12:19 PM Moonrise
12:37 PM 4°
6:34 PM Highest, 68°
12:32 AM 4°
12:50 AM Moonset

Between the two 4° marks the Moon is clear of haze and most of what stands on the horizon.

This day at a glance

Sunrise

6:34 AM Blue hour
6:59 AM Sunrise
7:33 AM Golden hour ends

Moon, first quarter

12:19 PM Moonrise
12:37 PM 4°
6:34 PM Highest, 68°
12:32 AM 4°
12:50 AM Moonset

Sunset

5:03 PM Golden hour
5:37 PM Sunset
6:02 PM Blue hour ends
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Upcoming celestial events for Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate

Winter solstice Shortest day, 10h 37m of light · sunset 5:39 PM in the WSW Tue 22 Dec 2026 12:50 AM Ursids A few an hour
Mon 21 Dec 2026 5:23 AM Cold Moon (supermoon) Supermoon - rises 4:53 PM in the ENE Wed 23 Dec 2026 4:53 PM Quadrantids Around 17 an hour
Sun 3 Jan 2027 5:31 AM New moon Moonless and fully dark 7:20 PM to 5:40 AM Thu 7 Jan 2027 12:22 AM Wolf Moon (supermoon) Supermoon - rises 6:00 PM in the ENE Fri 22 Jan 2027 6:00 PM Partial solar eclipse 56.6% of the Sun covered
Mon 2 Aug 2027 2:44 PM

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