What is the current moon phase in Edinburgh?

The current moon phase in Edinburgh is Waxing Crescent with 12% illumination, on day 2.99 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Edinburgh today?

The moon rises in Edinburgh at 6:10 AM today. Moonset is at 12:45 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh?

Sunrise in Edinburgh is at 4:53 AM and sunset is at 9:26 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Edinburgh?

The next full moon visible from Edinburgh is on May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM BST.

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

The moon is currently at +33.9° altitude in Edinburgh, above the horizon at 267.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Edinburgh tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Edinburgh: Clear with 20% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 75%.

What color is the moon in Edinburgh right now?

The moon in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

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

Moon in Edinburgh — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 12%

Lunar Day: 2.99 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+33.9°

Azimuth267.7°

Distance362,537 km

Local Time8:41:15 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover20%

Visibility10 km

Humidity75%

Temperature14°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:10 AM

Moonset12:45 AM

Sunrise4:53 AM

Sunset9:26 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 12:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 9:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 11:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 3:55 AM

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 5:14 AM

Penumbral Begins2:25 AM

Partial Begins3:34 AM

Partial Ends6:53 AM

Penumbral Ends8:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +21.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins9:13 PM

Penumbral Ends1:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +41.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Edinburgh Today

The moon over Edinburgh is currently a Waxing Crescent with 12% illumination, on day 2.99 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +33.9° and azimuth is 267.7°, at a distance of 362,537 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:10 AM and moonset at 12:45 AM. Sunrise is at 4:53 AM and sunset at 9:26 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM BST.

Current sky conditions in Edinburgh are Clear with 20% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 75% humidity. The temperature is 14°C (57°F).

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

Upcoming Phases — Edinburgh

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 3:55 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 10:55 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 12:57 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM BST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM BST

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