What is the current moon phase in Belfast?

The current moon phase in Belfast is Waning Gibbous with 56.5% illumination, on day 22.05 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Belfast today?

The moon rises in Belfast at 12:11 AM today. Moonset is at 1:43 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Belfast?

Sunrise in Belfast is at 4:57 AM and sunset is at 9:59 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Belfast?

The next full moon visible from Belfast is on July 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM BST.

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

The moon is currently at +36.1° altitude in Belfast, above the horizon at 147.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Belfast tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Belfast: Mostly Cloudy with 65% cloud cover and 33 km visibility. Humidity is 85%.

What color is the moon in Belfast right now?

The moon in Belfast currently appears silver-white at +36.1° 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

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 56.5%

Lunar Day: 22.05 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude+36.1°

Azimuth147.3°

Distance381,943 km

Local Time5:01:06 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover65%

Visibility33 km

Humidity85%

Temperature15°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:11 AM

Moonset1:43 PM

Sunrise4:57 AM

Sunset9:59 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 8:29 PM

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 10:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 12:06 PM

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Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 3:36 PM

Moon Calendar — July 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 Waning Gibbous with 56.5% illumination, on day 22.05 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +36.1° and azimuth is 147.3°, at a distance of 381,943 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:11 AM and moonset at 1:43 PM. Sunrise is at 4:57 AM and sunset at 9:59 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM BST.

Current sky conditions in Belfast are Mostly Cloudy with 65% cloud cover, 33 km visibility, and 85% humidity. The temperature is 15°C (59°F).

At +36.1° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Belfast

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 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
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 3:47 AM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 5:18 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 8:51 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 4:26 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM BST

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