Question

Does anyone know what time of day is at the opening of act 2 in MacBeth???

Answer 1

In William Shakespeare's MacBeth, the opening of Act 2 takes place just after midnight. Here is the text:

   FLEANCE The moon is down. I have not heard the clock.
 FLEANCE The moon has set. The clock hasn't struck yet.
   BANQUO And she goes down at twelve.
 BANQUO The moon sets at twelve, right?
   FLEANCE 'tis later, sir.

   Fleance notes that the the clock is later than 12. Also, this scene has them carrying torches which means it is dark. Therefore, it is past 12 am.