What is the current moon phase in Athlone?

The current moon phase in Athlone is Waxing Gibbous with 88.2% illumination, on day 11.84 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Athlone today?

The moon rises in Athlone at 2:48 PM today. Moonset is at 5:00 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Athlone?

Sunrise in Athlone is at 7:14 AM and sunset is at 6:22 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Athlone?

The next full moon visible from Athlone is on Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +10.6° altitude in Athlone, above the horizon at 112.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Athlone tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Athlone: — with — cloud cover and — visibility. Humidity is —.

What color is the moon in Athlone right now?

The moon in Athlone currently appears warm golden at +10.6° 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 Gibbous

Illumination: 88.2%

Lunar Day: 11.84 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+10.6°

Azimuth112.8°

Distance402,095 km

Local Time3:52:38 PM

Sky—

Cloud Cover—

Visibility—

Humidity—

Temperature—

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:48 PM

Moonset5:00 AM

Sunrise7:14 AM

Sunset6:22 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Partially Visible

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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 Gibbous with 88.2% illumination, on day 11.84 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +10.6° and azimuth is 112.8°, at a distance of 402,095 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:48 PM and moonset at 5:00 AM. Sunrise is at 7:14 AM and sunset at 6:22 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

Upcoming Phases — Athlone

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 6:48 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 3:24 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 5:50 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 6:13 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 6:12 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 10:29 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 9:02 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 1:48 PM SAST

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