What is the current moon phase in Edinburgh?

The current moon phase in Edinburgh is Waning Crescent with 23% illumination, on day 25.09 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Edinburgh today?

The moon rises in Edinburgh at 12:28 AM today. Moonset is at 6:17 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh?

Sunrise in Edinburgh is at 4:41 AM and sunset is at 9:54 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Edinburgh?

The next full moon visible from Edinburgh is on July 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM BST.

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

The moon is currently at +42.2° altitude in Edinburgh, above the horizon at 116.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Edinburgh tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Edinburgh: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 25 km visibility. Humidity is 90%.

What color is the moon in Edinburgh right now?

The moon in Edinburgh currently appears silver-white at +42.2° 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

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 23%

Lunar Day: 25.09 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+42.2°

Azimuth116.5°

Distance366,673 km

Local Time6:00:52 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility25 km

Humidity90%

Temperature17°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:28 AM

Moonset6:17 PM

Sunrise4:41 AM

Sunset9:54 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 10:43 AM

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First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 12:06 PM

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Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 3:36 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 6, 2026 · 3:22 AM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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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 Waning Crescent with 23% illumination, on day 25.09 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +42.2° and azimuth is 116.5°, at a distance of 366,673 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:28 AM and moonset at 6:17 PM. Sunrise is at 4:41 AM and sunset at 9:54 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM BST.

Current sky conditions in Edinburgh are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 25 km visibility, and 90% humidity. The temperature is 17°C (63°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +42.2°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Edinburgh

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 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
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 3:47 AM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 5:18 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 8:51 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 4:26 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM BST

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