What is the current moon phase in Istanbul?

The current moon phase in Istanbul is New Moon with 2.2% illumination, on day 28.04 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Istanbul today?

The moon rises in Istanbul at 4:23 AM today. Moonset is at 6:54 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul?

Sunrise in Istanbul is at 5:46 AM and sunset is at 8:15 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Istanbul?

The next full moon visible from Istanbul is on May 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM +03.

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

The moon is currently at +32.7° altitude in Istanbul, above the horizon at 264.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Istanbul tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Istanbul: Clear with 20% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 63%.

What color is the moon in Istanbul right now?

The moon in Istanbul currently appears silver-white at +32.7° 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

New Moon

Illumination: 2.2%

Lunar Day: 28.04 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+32.7°

Azimuth264.7°

Distance361,849 km

Local Time3:43:40 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover20%

Visibility10 km

Humidity63%

Temperature16°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:23 AM

Moonset6:54 PM

Sunrise5:46 AM

Sunset8:15 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

May 16, 2026 · 11:02 PM

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 2:12 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 11:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 1:01 PM

Moon Calendar — May 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 New Moon with 2.2% illumination, on day 28.04 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +32.7° and azimuth is 264.7°, at a distance of 361,849 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:23 AM and moonset at 6:54 PM. Sunrise is at 5:46 AM and sunset at 8:15 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on May 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM +03.

Current sky conditions in Istanbul are Clear with 20% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 63% humidity. The temperature is 16°C (61°F).

At +32.7° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Istanbul

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM +03
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM +03
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM +03
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM +03
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 5:55 AM +03
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM +03
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 2:57 AM +03
🌗 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

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