What is the current moon phase in Auckland?

The current moon phase in Auckland is Waning Crescent with 11.4% illumination, on day 26.29 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Auckland today?

The moon rises in Auckland at 3:43 AM today. Moonset is at 3:18 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland?

Sunrise in Auckland is at 7:11 AM and sunset is at 5:23 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Auckland?

The next full moon visible from Auckland is on May 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM NZST.

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

The moon is currently at +32.4° altitude in Auckland, above the horizon at 47.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Auckland tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Auckland: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 65%.

What color is the moon in Auckland right now?

The moon in Auckland currently appears silver-white at +32.4° 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 Auckland?

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

Moon in Auckland — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 11.4%

Lunar Day: 26.29 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude+32.4°

Azimuth47.8°

Distance370,092 km

Local Time6:55:52 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity65%

Temperature10°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise3:43 AM

Moonset3:18 PM

Sunrise7:11 AM

Sunset5:23 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

May 17, 2026 · 8:02 AM

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 11:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 8:46 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 10:01 PM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins1:25 PM

Partial Begins2:34 PM

Partial Ends5:53 PM

Penumbral Ends7:02 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +11.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 4:04 AM

Penumbral Begins3:58 AM

Penumbral Ends4:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +42.2°

Moon in Auckland Today

The moon over Auckland is currently a Waning Crescent with 11.4% illumination, on day 26.29 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +32.4° and azimuth is 47.8°, at a distance of 370,092 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 3:43 AM and moonset at 3:18 PM. Sunrise is at 7:11 AM and sunset at 5:23 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on May 17, 2026 at 8:02 AM NZST.

Current sky conditions in Auckland are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 65% humidity. The temperature is 10°C (50°F).

At +32.4° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Auckland

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 8:02 AM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 9:55 AM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 7:29 AM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM NZST

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