What is the current moon phase in Kitwe?

The current moon phase in Kitwe is Waxing Gibbous with 88.7% illumination, on day 11.93 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Kitwe today?

The moon rises in Kitwe at 2:59 PM today. Moonset is at 3:26 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitwe?

Sunrise in Kitwe is at 6:16 AM and sunset is at 6:02 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Kitwe?

The next full moon visible from Kitwe is on Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM CAT.

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

The moon is currently at +38.8° altitude in Kitwe, above the horizon at 112.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Kitwe tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Kitwe: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 15 km visibility. Humidity is 53%.

What color is the moon in Kitwe right now?

The moon in Kitwe currently appears silver-white at +38.8° 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 Kitwe?

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

Moon in Kitwe — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 88.7%

Lunar Day: 11.93 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+38.8°

Azimuth112.0°

Distance401,896 km

Local Time6:01:33 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility15 km

Humidity53%

Temperature16°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:59 PM

Moonset3:26 AM

Sunrise6:16 AM

Sunset6:02 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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46%

35%

24%

15%

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32%

43%

53%

63%

72%

80%

87%

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99%

Partially Visible

100%

98%

94%

88%

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: +39.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +63.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +2.9°

Moon in Kitwe Today

The moon over Kitwe is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 88.7% illumination, on day 11.93 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +38.8° and azimuth is 112.0°, at a distance of 401,896 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:59 PM and moonset at 3:26 AM. Sunrise is at 6:16 AM and sunset at 6:02 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM CAT.

Current sky conditions in Kitwe are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 15 km visibility, and 53% humidity. The temperature is 16°C (61°F).

At +38.8° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Kitwe

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 6:48 PM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 3:24 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 5:50 PM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 6:13 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 6:12 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 10:29 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 9:02 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 1:48 PM CAT

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