What is the current moon phase in Herāt?

The current moon phase in Herāt is Waxing Gibbous with 89.3% illumination, on day 12.03 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Herāt today?

The moon rises in Herāt at 4:53 PM today. Moonset is at 1:45 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Herāt?

Sunrise in Herāt is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Herāt?

The next full moon visible from Herāt is on Aug 28, 2026 · 8:48 AM +0430.

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

The moon is currently at +28.3° altitude in Herāt, above the horizon at 196.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Herāt tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Herāt: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 53 km visibility. Humidity is 22%.

What color is the moon in Herāt right now?

The moon in Herāt currently appears silver-white at +28.3° 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 Herāt?

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

Moon in Herāt — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 89.3%

Lunar Day: 12.03 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+28.3°

Azimuth196.2°

Distance401,674 km

Local Time10:51:18 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility53 km

Humidity22%

Temperature23°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:53 PM

Moonset1:45 AM

Sunrise5:48 AM

Sunset6:58 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 8:48 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 12:21 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 7:56 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 1:13 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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25%

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52%

62%

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98%

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89%

Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 8:44 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 3:44 AM

Penumbral Begins1:43 AM

Penumbral Ends5:44 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +60.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 8:34 PM

Penumbral Begins8:28 PM

Penumbral Ends8:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +10.6°

Moon in Herāt Today

The moon over Herāt is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 89.3% illumination, on day 12.03 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +28.3° and azimuth is 196.2°, at a distance of 401,674 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:53 PM and moonset at 1:45 AM. Sunrise is at 5:48 AM and sunset at 6:58 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 8:48 AM +0430.

Current sky conditions in Herāt are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 53 km visibility, and 22% humidity. The temperature is 23°C (73°F).

At +28.3° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Herāt

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 8:48 AM +0430
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 12:21 PM +0430
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 7:56 AM +0430
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 1:13 AM +0430
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 9:18 PM +0430
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 5:54 PM +0430
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 8:20 PM +0430
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 8:43 PM +0430
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 8:42 AM +0430
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 12:59 AM +0430
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 11:32 AM +0430
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 4:18 PM +0430

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