Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Brisbane This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:19 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:18 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:17 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:16 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:15 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:14 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:13 AM | 63 min | 56 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Brisbane
Planetary Hours in Brisbane Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Brisbane runs from 52 minutes around Jun 21 to 69 minutes around Dec 22, a swing of 17 minutes.
South of the equator the seasons run the other way, so Brisbane's longest daytime hours fall in December and its shortest in June.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Brisbane's earliest sunset comes 17 days before it, on Jun 4, and its latest sunrise 4 days after it, on Jun 25, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 52.1 min, Jun 21 | 69.4 min, Dec 22 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 4:44 AM, Nov 26 | 6:38 AM, Jun 25 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:00 PM, Jun 4 | 6:48 PM, Jan 9 |
How These Times Are Calculated
Twelve equal hours run from sunrise to sunset and twelve from sunset to the next sunrise, starting with the weekday's ruler and following the Chaldean order. Every time on this page, today's and the year's, is computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for these coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a planetary hour in Brisbane?
Today a daytime hour in Brisbane lasts about 63 minutes and a nighttime hour about 57. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 52 minutes (Jun 21) to 69 (Dec 22).
Do planetary hours in Brisbane change with daylight saving time?
No. Brisbane stays on UTC+10 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.