What is the current moon phase in Dakar?

The current moon phase in Dakar is New Moon with 0.5% illumination, on day 0.59 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Dakar today?

The moon rises in Dakar at 7:00 AM today. Moonset is at 8:34 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Dakar?

Sunrise in Dakar is at 6:41 AM and sunset is at 7:31 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Dakar?

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

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

The moon is currently at +41.6° altitude in Dakar, above the horizon at 68.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Dakar tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Dakar: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 86%.

What color is the moon in Dakar right now?

The moon in Dakar currently appears silver-white at +41.6° 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 Dakar?

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

Moon in Dakar — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

New Moon

Illumination: 0.5%

Lunar Day: 0.59 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini

Altitude+41.6°

Azimuth68.0°

Distance358,120 km

Local Time10:18:57 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity86%

Temperature21°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:00 AM

Moonset8:34 PM

Sunrise6:41 AM

Sunset7:31 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 11:12 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 8:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 10:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 2:55 AM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Fully 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: +64.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins9:13 PM

Penumbral Ends1:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +83.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 4:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Dakar Today

The moon over Dakar is currently a New Moon with 0.5% illumination, on day 0.59 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +41.6° and azimuth is 68.0°, at a distance of 358,120 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:00 AM and moonset at 8:34 PM. Sunrise is at 6:41 AM and sunset at 7:31 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 11:12 AM GMT.

Current sky conditions in Dakar are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 86% humidity. The temperature is 21°C (70°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +41.6°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Dakar

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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