What is the current moon phase in Emerald?

The current moon phase in Emerald is Waning Gibbous with 94.1% illumination, on day 16.56 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Emerald today?

The moon rises in Emerald at 7:08 PM today. Moonset is at 8:48 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Emerald?

Sunrise in Emerald is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Emerald?

The next full moon visible from Emerald is on May 2, 2026 at 3:24 AM AEST.

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

The moon is currently at +74.7° altitude in Emerald, above the horizon at 261.1° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Emerald tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Emerald: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 72%.

What color is the moon in Emerald right now?

The moon in Emerald currently appears silver-white at +74.7° 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 Emerald?

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

Moon in Emerald — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 94.1%

Lunar Day: 16.56 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+74.7°

Azimuth261.1°

Distance401,372 km

Local Time12:50:33 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity72%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:08 PM

Moonset8:48 AM

Sunrise6:17 AM

Sunset6:04 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 2:52 PM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 9:52 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 12:32 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 2, 2026 · 3:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 2:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 9:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 2:04 AM

Penumbral Begins1:58 AM

Penumbral Ends2:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +65.9°

Moon in Emerald Today

The moon over Emerald is currently a Waning Gibbous with 94.1% illumination, on day 16.56 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +74.7° and azimuth is 261.1°, at a distance of 401,372 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:08 PM and moonset at 8:48 AM. Sunrise is at 6:17 AM and sunset at 6:04 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM AEST.

Current sky conditions in Emerald are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 72% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +74.7°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Emerald

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 12:32 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	May 2, 2026 at 3:24 AM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 7:11 AM AEST
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 6:02 AM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 7:55 AM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM AEST

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