What is the current moon phase in Galway?

The current moon phase in Galway is Waxing Crescent with 21% illumination, on day 4.02 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Galway today?

The moon rises in Galway at 8:25 AM today. Moonset is at 1:35 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Galway?

Sunrise in Galway is at 5:29 AM and sunset is at 9:37 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Galway?

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

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

The moon is currently at +37.3° altitude in Galway, above the horizon at 259.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Galway tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Galway: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 82%.

What color is the moon in Galway right now?

The moon in Galway currently appears silver-white at +37.3° 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

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 21%

Lunar Day: 4.02 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+37.3°

Azimuth259.3°

Distance366,980 km

Local Time9:29:16 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 km

Humidity82%

Temperature15°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise8:25 AM

Moonset1:35 AM

Sunrise5:29 AM

Sunset9:37 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: +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 Waxing Crescent with 21% illumination, on day 4.02 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +37.3° and azimuth is 259.3°, at a distance of 366,980 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 8:25 AM and moonset at 1:35 AM. Sunrise is at 5:29 AM and sunset at 9:37 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM IST.

Current sky conditions in Galway are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 82% humidity. The temperature is 15°C (59°F).

At +37.3° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Galway

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

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