What is the current moon phase in Derby?

The current moon phase in Derby is Waning Gibbous with 82.2% illumination, on day 18.53 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Derby today?

The moon rises in Derby at 8:25 PM today. Moonset is at 9:11 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Derby?

Sunrise in Derby is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 5:43 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Derby?

The next full moon visible from Derby is on May 2, 2026 at 1:24 AM AWST.

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

The moon is currently at +19.5° altitude in Derby, above the horizon at 292.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Derby tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Derby: Overcast with 82% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 59%.

What color is the moon in Derby right now?

The moon in Derby currently appears slightly warm at +19.5° 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 Derby?

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

Moon in Derby — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 82.2%

Lunar Day: 18.53 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♐ Sagittarius

Altitude+19.5°

Azimuth292.6°

Distance404,621 km

Local Time10:01:43 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover82%

Visibility10 km

Humidity59%

Temperature30°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise8:25 PM

Moonset9:11 AM

Sunrise5:52 AM

Sunset5:43 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 12:52 PM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 7:52 PM

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First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 10:32 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 2, 2026 · 1:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 12:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 7:14 AM

Penumbral Begins5:13 AM

Penumbral Ends9:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +5.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 12:04 AM

Penumbral Begins11:58 PM

Penumbral Ends12:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +84.7°

Moon in Derby Today

The moon over Derby is currently a Waning Gibbous with 82.2% illumination, on day 18.53 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +19.5° and azimuth is 292.6°, at a distance of 404,621 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 8:25 PM and moonset at 9:11 AM. Sunrise is at 5:52 AM and sunset at 5:43 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 12:52 PM AWST.

Current sky conditions in Derby are Overcast with 82% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 59% humidity. The temperature is 30°C (86°F).

At +19.5° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Derby

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 12:52 PM AWST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM AWST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 10:32 AM AWST
🌕 Full Moon	May 2, 2026 at 1:24 AM AWST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM AWST
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 4:02 AM AWST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM AWST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 4:46 PM AWST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM AWST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM AWST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 5:55 AM AWST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 7:57 AM AWST

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