What is the current moon phase in Colombo?

The current moon phase in Colombo is Waxing Crescent with 15.7% illumination, on day 3.44 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Colombo today?

The moon rises in Colombo at 9:18 AM today. Moonset is at 10:15 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Colombo?

Sunrise in Colombo is at 5:53 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Colombo?

The next full moon visible from Colombo is on May 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM +0530.

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

The moon is currently at +33.9° altitude in Colombo, above the horizon at 63.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Colombo tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Colombo: Overcast with 90% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 73%.

What color is the moon in Colombo right now?

The moon in Colombo currently appears silver-white at +33.9° 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 Colombo?

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

Moon in Colombo — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 15.7%

Lunar Day: 3.44 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+33.9°

Azimuth63.2°

Distance364,330 km

Local Time11:59:20 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover90%

Visibility10 km

Humidity73%

Temperature32°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:18 AM

Moonset10:15 PM

Sunrise5:53 AM

Sunset6:20 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 4:42 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 2:16 PM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 3:31 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 8:25 AM

Moon Calendar — May 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: +53.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 9:34 PM

Penumbral Begins9:28 PM

Penumbral Ends9:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +40.7°

Moon in Colombo Today

The moon over Colombo is currently a Waxing Crescent with 15.7% illumination, on day 3.44 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +33.9° and azimuth is 63.2°, at a distance of 364,330 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:18 AM and moonset at 10:15 PM. Sunrise is at 5:53 AM and sunset at 6:20 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM +0530.

Current sky conditions in Colombo are Overcast with 90% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 73% humidity. The temperature is 32°C (90°F).

At +33.9° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Colombo

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM +0530
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM +0530
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM +0530
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 8:25 AM +0530
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM +0530
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 5:27 AM +0530
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM +0530
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM +0530
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM +0530
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM +0530
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 7:52 AM +0530
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM +0530

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