What is the current moon phase in Abuja?

The current moon phase in Abuja is Waxing Gibbous with 88.6% illumination, on day 11.92 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Abuja today?

The moon rises in Abuja at 4:08 PM today. Moonset is at 3:06 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Abuja?

Sunrise in Abuja is at 6:21 AM and sunset is at 6:42 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Abuja?

The next full moon visible from Abuja is on Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT.

What is the moon's altitude in Abuja right now?

The moon is currently at +5.5° altitude in Abuja, above the horizon at 116.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Abuja tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Abuja: Partly Cloudy with 21% cloud cover and 21 km visibility. Humidity is 95%.

What color is the moon in Abuja right now?

The moon in Abuja currently appears warm golden at +5.5° altitude. This color is caused by Rayleigh scattering — the same atmospheric effect that makes sunsets orange and red.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Abuja?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Abuja is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Abuja: partial.

Moon in Abuja — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 88.6%

Lunar Day: 11.92 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+5.5°

Azimuth116.7°

Distance401,934 km

Local Time4:37:46 PM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover21%

Visibility21 km

Humidity95%

Temperature26°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:08 PM

Moonset3:06 AM

Sunrise6:21 AM

Sunset6:42 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 8:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 4:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 9:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Partially Visible

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98%

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88%

Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 5:14 AM

Penumbral Begins2:25 AM

Partial Begins3:34 AM

Partial Ends6:53 AM

Penumbral Ends8:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +54.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 AM

Penumbral Begins10:13 PM

Penumbral Ends2:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +83.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Abuja Today

The moon over Abuja is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 88.6% illumination, on day 11.92 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +5.5° and azimuth is 116.7°, at a distance of 401,934 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:08 PM and moonset at 3:06 AM. Sunrise is at 6:21 AM and sunset at 6:42 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT.

Current sky conditions in Abuja are Partly Cloudy with 21% cloud cover, 21 km visibility, and 95% humidity. The temperature is 26°C (79°F).

At just +5.5° above the horizon, the moon appears warm golden as its light passes through about 9 times the normal thickness of Earth's atmosphere — the same Rayleigh scattering effect that makes sunsets red. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Abuja

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 8:51 AM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 4:26 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 9:43 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 5:48 PM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 2:24 PM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 4:50 PM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 5:13 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 5:12 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 9:29 PM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 8:02 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 12:48 PM WAT

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