What is the current moon phase in Kitwe?

The current moon phase in Kitwe is Waning Gibbous with 58.4% illumination, on day 21.85 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Kitwe today?

The moon rises in Kitwe at — today. Moonset is at 11:30 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitwe?

Sunrise in Kitwe is at 6:30 AM and sunset is at 5:54 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Kitwe?

The next full moon visible from Kitwe is on July 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM CAT.

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

The moon is currently at +27.0° altitude in Kitwe, above the horizon at 77.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Kitwe tonight?

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

What color is the moon in Kitwe right now?

The moon in Kitwe currently appears slightly warm at +27.0° 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

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 58.4%

Lunar Day: 21.85 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude+27.0°

Azimuth77.9°

Distance382,940 km

Local Time1:18:29 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility22 km

Humidity53%

Temperature12°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise—

Moonset11:30 AM

Sunrise6:30 AM

Sunset5:54 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 9:29 PM

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 11:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 1:06 PM

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Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 4:36 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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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 Waning Gibbous with 58.4% illumination, on day 21.85 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +27.0° and azimuth is 77.9°, at a distance of 382,940 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at — and moonset at 11:30 AM. Sunrise is at 6:30 AM and sunset at 5:54 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM CAT.

Current sky conditions in Kitwe are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 22 km visibility, and 53% humidity. The temperature is 12°C (54°F).

At +27.0° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Kitwe

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 4:47 AM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 6:18 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 5:26 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM CAT

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