What is the current moon phase in Kolkata?

The current moon phase in Kolkata is Waxing Gibbous with 87.7% illumination, on day 11.76 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Kolkata today?

The moon rises in Kolkata at 3:34 PM today. Moonset is at 1:30 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata?

Sunrise in Kolkata is at 5:16 AM and sunset is at 6:01 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Kolkata?

The next full moon visible from Kolkata is on Aug 28, 2026 · 9:48 AM IST.

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

The moon is currently at +20.4° altitude in Kolkata, above the horizon at 131.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Kolkata tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Kolkata: Mostly Cloudy with 59% cloud cover and 12 km visibility. Humidity is 86%.

What color is the moon in Kolkata right now?

The moon in Kolkata currently appears slightly warm at +20.4° 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

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 87.7%

Lunar Day: 11.76 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+20.4°

Azimuth131.3°

Distance402,267 km

Local Time5:28:02 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover59%

Visibility12 km

Humidity86%

Temperature33°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise3:34 PM

Moonset1:30 AM

Sunrise5:16 AM

Sunset6:01 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 9:48 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 1:21 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 8:56 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 2:13 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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59%

48%

36%

25%

16%

14%

22%

31%

41%

52%

61%

70%

79%

86%

92%

97%

99%

Not Visible

100%

99%

95%

89%

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 Waxing Gibbous with 87.7% illumination, on day 11.76 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +20.4° and azimuth is 131.3°, at a distance of 402,267 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 3:34 PM and moonset at 1:30 AM. Sunrise is at 5:16 AM and sunset at 6:01 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 9:48 AM IST.

Current sky conditions in Kolkata are Mostly Cloudy with 59% cloud cover, 12 km visibility, and 86% humidity. The temperature is 33°C (91°F).

At +20.4° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Kolkata

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 9:48 AM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 1:21 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 8:56 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 2:13 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 10:18 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 6:54 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 9:20 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 9:43 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 9:42 AM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 1:59 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 12:32 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 5:18 PM IST

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