What is the current moon phase in Athlone?

The current moon phase in Athlone is Waxing Crescent with 10.9% illumination, on day 2.84 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Athlone today?

The moon rises in Athlone at 10:41 AM today. Moonset is at 8:20 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Athlone?

Sunrise in Athlone is at 7:34 AM and sunset is at 5:50 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Athlone?

The next full moon visible from Athlone is on May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +18.3° altitude in Athlone, above the horizon at 325.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Athlone tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Athlone: Overcast with 96% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 75%.

What color is the moon in Athlone right now?

The moon in Athlone currently appears slightly warm at +18.3° 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 Athlone?

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

Moon in Athlone — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 10.9%

Lunar Day: 2.84 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+18.3°

Azimuth325.0°

Distance362,000 km

Local Time6:06:43 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover96%

Visibility10 km

Humidity75%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:41 AM

Moonset8:20 PM

Sunrise7:34 AM

Sunset5:50 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 1:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 10:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 12:01 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 4:55 AM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +44.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +45.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +3.1°

Moon in Athlone Today

The moon over Athlone is currently a Waxing Crescent with 10.9% illumination, on day 2.84 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +18.3° and azimuth is 325.0°, at a distance of 362,000 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:41 AM and moonset at 8:20 PM. Sunrise is at 7:34 AM and sunset at 5:50 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Athlone are Overcast with 96% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 75% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

At +18.3° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Athlone

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 4:55 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM SAST

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