What is the current moon phase in Bolgatanga?

The current moon phase in Bolgatanga is Waxing Crescent with 17.4% illumination, on day 3.63 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Bolgatanga today?

The moon rises in Bolgatanga at 9:17 AM today. Moonset is at 10:28 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Bolgatanga?

Sunrise in Bolgatanga is at 5:40 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Bolgatanga?

The next full moon visible from Bolgatanga is on May 31, 2026 at 8:46 AM GMT.

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

The moon is currently at +24.5° altitude in Bolgatanga, above the horizon at 67.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Bolgatanga tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Bolgatanga: Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 47%.

What color is the moon in Bolgatanga right now?

The moon in Bolgatanga currently appears slightly warm at +24.5° 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 Bolgatanga?

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

Moon in Bolgatanga — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 17.4%

Lunar Day: 3.63 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+24.5°

Azimuth67.0°

Distance365,193 km

Local Time11:14:47 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility10 km

Humidity47%

Temperature32°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:17 AM

Moonset10:28 PM

Sunrise5:40 AM

Sunset6:19 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 11:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 8:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 10:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 2:55 AM

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 4:14 AM

Penumbral Begins1:25 AM

Partial Begins2:34 AM

Partial Ends5:53 AM

Penumbral Ends7:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +59.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins9:13 PM

Penumbral Ends1:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +76.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 4:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Bolgatanga Today

The moon over Bolgatanga is currently a Waxing Crescent with 17.4% illumination, on day 3.63 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +24.5° and azimuth is 67.0°, at a distance of 365,193 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:17 AM and moonset at 10:28 PM. Sunrise is at 5:40 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 11:12 AM GMT.

Current sky conditions in Bolgatanga are Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 47% humidity. The temperature is 32°C (90°F).

At +24.5° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Bolgatanga

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 11:12 AM GMT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 8:46 AM GMT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM GMT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 2:55 AM GMT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 9:55 PM GMT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM GMT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM GMT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 9:43 AM GMT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 11:06 AM GMT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM GMT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 2:22 AM GMT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM GMT

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