Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Thursday, October 8
Planetary Hours in Roodepoort This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 5:40 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 5:39 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 5:38 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 5:37 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 5:36 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 5:35 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
| Wednesday, Oct 14 | ☿ Mercury | 5:34 AM | 63 min | 57 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Roodepoort
Planetary Hours in Roodepoort Through 2026
Over the year a daytime hour in Roodepoort runs from 53 minutes around Jun 21 to 69 minutes around Dec 21, a swing of 16 minutes.
South of the equator the seasons run the other way, so Roodepoort's longest daytime hours fall in December and its shortest in June.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Roodepoort's earliest sunset comes 22 days before it, on May 30, and its latest sunrise 5 days after it, on Jun 26, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 52.5 min, Jun 21 | 69 min, Dec 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:07 AM, Nov 27 | 6:56 AM, Jun 26 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:24 PM, May 30 | 7:05 PM, Jan 3 |
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 Roodepoort?
Today a daytime hour in Roodepoort lasts about 63 minutes and a nighttime hour about 57. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 53 minutes (Jun 21) to 69 (Dec 21).
Do planetary hours in Roodepoort change with daylight saving time?
No. Roodepoort stays on UTC+2 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.