What is the current moon phase in Cairns?

The current moon phase in Cairns is Waning Gibbous with 87.4% illumination, on day 17.77 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Cairns today?

The moon rises in Cairns at 8:10 PM today. Moonset is at 9:39 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairns?

Sunrise in Cairns is at 6:23 AM and sunset is at 6:15 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Cairns?

The next full moon visible from Cairns is on May 2, 2026 at 3:24 AM AEST.

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

The moon is currently at +46.6° altitude in Cairns, above the horizon at 71.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Cairns tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Cairns: Overcast with 96% cloud cover and 24 km visibility. Humidity is 80%.

What color is the moon in Cairns right now?

The moon in Cairns currently appears silver-white at +46.6° 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 Cairns?

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

Moon in Cairns — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 87.4%

Lunar Day: 17.77 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+46.6°

Azimuth71.6°

Distance403,770 km

Local Time6:00:23 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover96%

Visibility24 km

Humidity80%

Temperature22°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise8:10 PM

Moonset9:39 AM

Sunrise6:23 AM

Sunset6:15 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 2:52 PM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 9:52 PM

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First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 12:32 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 2, 2026 · 3:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 2:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 9:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 2:04 AM

Penumbral Begins1:58 AM

Penumbral Ends2:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +67.0°

Moon in Cairns Today

The moon over Cairns is currently a Waning Gibbous with 87.4% illumination, on day 17.77 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +46.6° and azimuth is 71.6°, at a distance of 403,770 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 8:10 PM and moonset at 9:39 AM. Sunrise is at 6:23 AM and sunset at 6:15 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM AEST.

Current sky conditions in Cairns are Overcast with 96% cloud cover, 24 km visibility, and 80% humidity. The temperature is 22°C (72°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +46.6°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Cairns

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 12:32 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	May 2, 2026 at 3:24 AM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 7:11 AM AEST
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 6:02 AM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 7:55 AM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM AEST

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