What is the current moon phase in Kolkata?

The current moon phase in Kolkata is Waning Gibbous with 57.6% illumination, on day 21.93 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Kolkata today?

The moon rises in Kolkata at 11:07 PM today. Moonset is at 11:09 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata?

Sunrise in Kolkata is at 4:57 AM and sunset is at 6:25 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Kolkata?

The next full moon visible from Kolkata is on July 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM IST.

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

The moon is currently at +57.9° altitude in Kolkata, above the horizon at 240.1° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Kolkata tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Kolkata: Mostly Cloudy with 68% cloud cover and 7.4 km visibility. Humidity is 96%.

What color is the moon in Kolkata right now?

The moon in Kolkata currently appears silver-white at +57.9° 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 Kolkata?

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

Moon in Kolkata — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 57.6%

Lunar Day: 21.93 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude+57.9°

Azimuth240.1°

Distance382,547 km

Local Time6:40:25 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover68%

Visibility7.4 km

Humidity96%

Temperature32°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise11:07 PM

Moonset11:09 AM

Sunrise4:57 AM

Sunset6:25 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 8, 2026 · 12:59 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 3:13 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 4:36 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 8:06 PM

Moon Calendar — July 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: +44.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 9:34 PM

Penumbral Begins9:28 PM

Penumbral Ends9:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +35.1°

Moon in Kolkata Today

The moon over Kolkata is currently a Waning Gibbous with 57.6% illumination, on day 21.93 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +57.9° and azimuth is 240.1°, at a distance of 382,547 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 11:07 PM and moonset at 11:09 AM. Sunrise is at 4:57 AM and sunset at 6:25 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM IST.

Current sky conditions in Kolkata are Mostly Cloudy with 68% cloud cover, 7.4 km visibility, and 96% humidity. The temperature is 32°C (90°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +57.9°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Kolkata

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 7:52 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 1:21 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 8:56 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 at 2:13 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM IST

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