What is the current moon phase in Kolkata?

The current moon phase in Kolkata is Waxing Crescent with 8.6% illumination, on day 2.51 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Kolkata today?

The moon rises in Kolkata at 6:58 AM today. Moonset is at 9:14 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata?

Sunrise in Kolkata is at 4:54 AM and sunset is at 6:11 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Kolkata?

The next full moon visible from Kolkata is on May 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM IST.

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

The moon is currently at +83.2° altitude in Kolkata, above the horizon at 38.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Kolkata tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Kolkata: Thunderstorm with 59% cloud cover and 12 km visibility. Humidity is 77%.

What color is the moon in Kolkata right now?

The moon in Kolkata currently appears silver-white at +83.2° 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 Crescent

Illumination: 8.6%

Lunar Day: 2.51 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+83.2°

Azimuth38.6°

Distance360,930 km

Local Time1:47:46 PM

SkyThunderstorm

Cloud Cover59%

Visibility12 km

Humidity77%

Temperature40°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:58 AM

Moonset9:14 PM

Sunrise4:54 AM

Sunset6:11 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 4:42 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 2:16 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 3:31 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 8:25 AM

Moon Calendar — May 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 Waxing Crescent with 8.6% illumination, on day 2.51 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +83.2° and azimuth is 38.6°, at a distance of 360,930 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:58 AM and moonset at 9:14 PM. Sunrise is at 4:54 AM and sunset at 6:11 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM IST.

Current sky conditions in Kolkata are Thunderstorm with 59% cloud cover, 12 km visibility, and 77% humidity. The temperature is 40°C (104°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +83.2°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Kolkata

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 8:25 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 5:27 AM IST
🌗 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

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