What is the current moon phase in Istanbul?

The current moon phase in Istanbul is Waning Gibbous with 65.4% illumination, on day 21.14 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Istanbul today?

The moon rises in Istanbul at 11:59 PM today. Moonset is at 11:52 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul?

Sunrise in Istanbul is at 5:38 AM and sunset is at 8:39 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Istanbul?

The next full moon visible from Istanbul is on July 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM +03.

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

The moon is currently at +27.5° altitude in Istanbul, above the horizon at 242.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Istanbul tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Istanbul: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 34 km visibility. Humidity is 79%.

What color is the moon in Istanbul right now?

The moon in Istanbul currently appears slightly warm at +27.5° 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 Istanbul?

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

Moon in Istanbul — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 65.4%

Lunar Day: 21.14 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

Altitude+27.5°

Azimuth242.2°

Distance386,453 km

Local Time9:10:33 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility34 km

Humidity79%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise11:59 PM

Moonset11:52 AM

Sunrise5:38 AM

Sunset8:39 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 10:29 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 12:43 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 2:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 5:36 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 7:14 AM

Penumbral Begins4:25 AM

Partial Begins5:34 AM

Partial Ends8:53 AM

Penumbral Ends10:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +19.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 2:14 AM

Penumbral Begins12:13 AM

Penumbral Ends4:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +56.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 7:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Istanbul Today

The moon over Istanbul is currently a Waning Gibbous with 65.4% illumination, on day 21.14 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +27.5° and azimuth is 242.2°, at a distance of 386,453 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 11:59 PM and moonset at 11:52 AM. Sunrise is at 5:38 AM and sunset at 8:39 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 10:29 PM +03.

Current sky conditions in Istanbul are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 34 km visibility, and 79% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

At +27.5° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Istanbul

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 10:29 PM +03
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM +03
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM +03
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM +03
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 5:22 AM +03
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM +03
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 5:47 AM +03
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM +03
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM +03
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 6:26 AM +03
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 11:43 PM +03
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM +03

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