What is the current moon phase in Jaffna?

The current moon phase in Jaffna is Waning Gibbous with 87.6% illumination, on day 17.75 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Jaffna today?

The moon rises in Jaffna at 9:01 PM today. Moonset is at 8:02 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Jaffna?

Sunrise in Jaffna is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Jaffna?

The next full moon visible from Jaffna is on May 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM +0530.

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

The moon is currently at +44.5° altitude in Jaffna, above the horizon at 320.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Jaffna tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Jaffna: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 24 km visibility. Humidity is 83%.

What color is the moon in Jaffna right now?

The moon in Jaffna currently appears silver-white at +44.5° 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 Jaffna?

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

Moon in Jaffna — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 87.6%

Lunar Day: 17.75 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+44.5°

Azimuth320.4°

Distance403,730 km

Local Time12:52:39 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility24 km

Humidity83%

Temperature34°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:01 PM

Moonset8:02 AM

Sunrise6:05 AM

Sunset6:20 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 10:22 AM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 5:22 PM

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First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 8:02 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 10:54 PM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 9:44 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 4:44 AM

Penumbral Begins2:43 AM

Penumbral Ends6:44 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +53.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 9:34 PM

Penumbral Begins9:28 PM

Penumbral Ends9:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +39.1°

Moon in Jaffna Today

The moon over Jaffna is currently a Waning Gibbous with 87.6% illumination, on day 17.75 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +44.5° and azimuth is 320.4°, at a distance of 403,730 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:01 PM and moonset at 8:02 AM. Sunrise is at 6:05 AM and sunset at 6:20 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM +0530.

Current sky conditions in Jaffna are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 24 km visibility, and 83% humidity. The temperature is 34°C (93°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +44.5°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Jaffna

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM +0530
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM +0530
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 8:02 AM +0530
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM +0530
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM +0530
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 1:32 AM +0530
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM +0530
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM +0530
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM +0530
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 8:25 AM +0530
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM +0530
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 5:27 AM +0530

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