What is the current moon phase in Belfast?

The current moon phase in Belfast is Waxing Crescent with 12.5% illumination, on day 3.06 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Belfast today?

The moon rises in Belfast at 6:36 AM today. Moonset is at 12:42 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Belfast?

Sunrise in Belfast is at 5:11 AM and sunset is at 9:29 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Belfast?

The next full moon visible from Belfast is on May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM BST.

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

The moon is currently at +21.3° altitude in Belfast, above the horizon at 285.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Belfast tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Belfast: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 96%.

What color is the moon in Belfast right now?

The moon in Belfast currently appears slightly warm at +21.3° 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 Belfast?

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

Moon in Belfast — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 12.5%

Lunar Day: 3.06 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+21.3°

Azimuth285.5°

Distance362,804 km

Local Time10:23:29 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 km

Humidity96%

Temperature12°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:36 AM

Moonset12:42 AM

Sunrise5:11 AM

Sunset9:29 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 12:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 9:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 11:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 3:55 AM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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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: +23.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins9:13 PM

Penumbral Ends1:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +43.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Belfast Today

The moon over Belfast is currently a Waxing Crescent with 12.5% illumination, on day 3.06 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +21.3° and azimuth is 285.5°, at a distance of 362,804 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:36 AM and moonset at 12:42 AM. Sunrise is at 5:11 AM and sunset at 9:29 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM BST.

Current sky conditions in Belfast are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 96% humidity. The temperature is 12°C (54°F).

At +21.3° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Belfast

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 3:55 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 10:55 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 12:57 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM BST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM BST

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