What is the current moon phase in Blantyre?

The current moon phase in Blantyre is Waxing Gibbous with 90.3% illumination, on day 12.19 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Blantyre today?

The moon rises in Blantyre at 3:18 PM today. Moonset is at 3:50 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Blantyre?

Sunrise in Blantyre is at 5:50 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Blantyre?

The next full moon visible from Blantyre is on Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM CAT.

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

The moon is currently at +48.9° altitude in Blantyre, above the horizon at 251.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Blantyre tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Blantyre: Clear with 17% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 42%.

What color is the moon in Blantyre right now?

The moon in Blantyre currently appears silver-white at +48.9° 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 Blantyre?

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

Moon in Blantyre — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 90.3%

Lunar Day: 12.19 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+48.9°

Azimuth251.0°

Distance401,303 km

Local Time12:04:32 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover17%

Visibility10 km

Humidity42%

Temperature16°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise3:18 PM

Moonset3:50 AM

Sunrise5:50 AM

Sunset5:33 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Partially Visible

100%

98%

94%

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +33.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +62.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +10.0°

Moon in Blantyre Today

The moon over Blantyre is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 90.3% illumination, on day 12.19 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +48.9° and azimuth is 251.0°, at a distance of 401,303 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 3:18 PM and moonset at 3:50 AM. Sunrise is at 5:50 AM and sunset at 5:33 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM CAT.

Current sky conditions in Blantyre are Clear with 17% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 42% humidity. The temperature is 16°C (61°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +48.9°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Blantyre

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 6:48 PM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 3:24 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 5:50 PM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 6:13 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 6:12 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 10:29 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 9:02 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 1:48 PM CAT

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