What is the current moon phase in Balkh?

The current moon phase in Balkh is Waxing Crescent with 15.3% illumination, on day 3.40 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Balkh today?

The moon rises in Balkh at 7:56 AM today. Moonset is at 11:17 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Balkh?

Sunrise in Balkh is at 4:51 AM and sunset is at 7:06 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Balkh?

The next full moon visible from Balkh is on May 31, 2026 at 1:16 PM +0430.

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

The moon is currently at +21.7° altitude in Balkh, above the horizon at 73.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Balkh tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Balkh: Mostly Cloudy with 71% cloud cover and 37 km visibility. Humidity is 37%.

What color is the moon in Balkh right now?

The moon in Balkh currently appears slightly warm at +21.7° 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 Balkh?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Balkh is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Balkh: none.

Moon in Balkh — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 15.3%

Lunar Day: 3.40 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+21.7°

Azimuth73.6°

Distance364,174 km

Local Time10:06:16 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover71%

Visibility37 km

Humidity37%

Temperature27°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:56 AM

Moonset11:17 PM

Sunrise4:51 AM

Sunset7:06 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 3:42 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 1:16 PM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 2:31 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 7:25 AM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 8:44 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 3:44 AM

Penumbral Begins1:43 AM

Penumbral Ends5:44 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +55.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 8:34 PM

Penumbral Begins8:28 PM

Penumbral Ends8:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +12.0°

Moon in Balkh Today

The moon over Balkh is currently a Waxing Crescent with 15.3% illumination, on day 3.40 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +21.7° and azimuth is 73.6°, at a distance of 364,174 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:56 AM and moonset at 11:17 PM. Sunrise is at 4:51 AM and sunset at 7:06 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM +0430.

Current sky conditions in Balkh are Mostly Cloudy with 71% cloud cover, 37 km visibility, and 37% humidity. The temperature is 27°C (81°F).

At +21.7° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Balkh

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM +0430
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 1:16 PM +0430
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM +0430
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 7:25 AM +0430
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 2:25 AM +0430
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 4:27 AM +0430
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM +0430
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM +0430
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 3:36 PM +0430
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 7:06 PM +0430
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 6:52 AM +0430
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM +0430

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