What is the current moon phase in Bengaluru?

The current moon phase in Bengaluru is Waxing Gibbous with 94.1% illumination, on day 12.93 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Bengaluru today?

The moon rises in Bengaluru at 4:42 PM today. Moonset is at 3:30 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Bengaluru?

Sunrise in Bengaluru is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 6:35 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Bengaluru?

The next full moon visible from Bengaluru is on Aug 28, 2026 · 9:48 AM IST.

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

The moon is currently at +51.8° altitude in Bengaluru, above the horizon at 156.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Bengaluru tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Bengaluru: Drizzle with 100% cloud cover and 8.9 km visibility. Humidity is 75%.

What color is the moon in Bengaluru right now?

The moon in Bengaluru currently appears silver-white at +51.8° 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 Bengaluru?

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

Moon in Bengaluru — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 94.1%

Lunar Day: 12.93 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♒ Aquarius

Altitude+51.8°

Azimuth156.8°

Distance399,283 km

Local Time9:29:35 PM

SkyDrizzle

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility8.9 km

Humidity75%

Temperature26°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:42 PM

Moonset3:30 AM

Sunrise6:08 AM

Sunset6:35 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 9:48 AM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 1:21 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 8:56 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 2:13 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 9:44 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 4:44 AM

Penumbral Begins2:43 AM

Penumbral Ends6:44 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +56.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 9:34 PM

Penumbral Begins9:28 PM

Penumbral Ends9:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +35.1°

Moon in Bengaluru Today

The moon over Bengaluru is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 94.1% illumination, on day 12.93 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +51.8° and azimuth is 156.8°, at a distance of 399,283 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:42 PM and moonset at 3:30 AM. Sunrise is at 6:08 AM and sunset at 6:35 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 9:48 AM IST.

Current sky conditions in Bengaluru are Drizzle with 100% cloud cover, 8.9 km visibility, and 75% humidity. The temperature is 26°C (79°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +51.8°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Bengaluru

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 9:48 AM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 1:21 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 8:56 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 2:13 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 10:18 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 6:54 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 9:20 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 9:43 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 9:42 AM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 1:59 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 12:32 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 5:18 PM IST

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