What is the current moon phase in Grahamstown?

The current moon phase in Grahamstown is Waning Crescent with 22.4% illumination, on day 25.14 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Grahamstown today?

The moon rises in Grahamstown at 2:54 AM today. Moonset is at 1:09 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Grahamstown?

Sunrise in Grahamstown is at 7:17 AM and sunset is at 5:21 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Grahamstown?

The next full moon visible from Grahamstown is on July 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +33.2° altitude in Grahamstown, above the horizon at 355.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Grahamstown tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Grahamstown: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 19 km visibility. Humidity is 92%.

What color is the moon in Grahamstown right now?

The moon in Grahamstown currently appears silver-white at +33.2° 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 Grahamstown?

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

Moon in Grahamstown — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 22.4%

Lunar Day: 25.14 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+33.2°

Azimuth355.8°

Distance366,433 km

Local Time8:20:35 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility19 km

Humidity92%

Temperature7°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:54 AM

Moonset1:09 PM

Sunrise7:17 AM

Sunset5:21 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 11:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 1:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 4:36 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 6, 2026 · 4:22 AM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +38.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +44.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +8.9°

Moon in Grahamstown Today

The moon over Grahamstown is currently a Waning Crescent with 22.4% illumination, on day 25.14 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +33.2° and azimuth is 355.8°, at a distance of 366,433 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:54 AM and moonset at 1:09 PM. Sunrise is at 7:17 AM and sunset at 5:21 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Grahamstown are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 19 km visibility, and 92% humidity. The temperature is 7°C (45°F).

At +33.2° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Grahamstown

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 4:47 AM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 6:18 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 5:26 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM SAST

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