What is the current moon phase in Galway?

The current moon phase in Galway is Waning Crescent with 21.9% illumination, on day 25.19 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Galway today?

The moon rises in Galway at 1:07 AM today. Moonset is at 6:22 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Galway?

Sunrise in Galway is at 5:21 AM and sunset is at 10:01 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Galway?

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

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

The moon is currently at +56.9° altitude in Galway, above the horizon at 153.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Galway tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Galway: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 30 km visibility. Humidity is 87%.

What color is the moon in Galway right now?

The moon in Galway currently appears silver-white at +56.9° 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 Galway?

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

Moon in Galway — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 21.9%

Lunar Day: 25.19 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+56.9°

Azimuth153.3°

Distance366,226 km

Local Time8:29:45 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility30 km

Humidity87%

Temperature16°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise1:07 AM

Moonset6:22 PM

Sunrise5:21 AM

Sunset10:01 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 10:43 AM

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First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 12:06 PM

🌕

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: +24.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins9:13 PM

Penumbral Ends1:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +45.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Galway Today

The moon over Galway is currently a Waning Crescent with 21.9% illumination, on day 25.19 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +56.9° and azimuth is 153.3°, at a distance of 366,226 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 1:07 AM and moonset at 6:22 PM. Sunrise is at 5:21 AM and sunset at 10:01 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM IST.

Current sky conditions in Galway are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 30 km visibility, and 87% humidity. The temperature is 16°C (61°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +56.9°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Galway

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 3:47 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 5:18 AM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 8:51 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 4:26 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM IST

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