What is the current moon phase in Kumamoto?

The current moon phase in Kumamoto is Waxing Crescent with 14.8% illumination, on day 3.34 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Kumamoto today?

The moon rises in Kumamoto at 8:11 AM today. Moonset is at 11:12 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kumamoto?

Sunrise in Kumamoto is at 5:15 AM and sunset is at 7:12 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Kumamoto?

The next full moon visible from Kumamoto is on May 31, 2026 at 5:46 PM JST.

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

The moon is currently at +56.4° altitude in Kumamoto, above the horizon at 91.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Kumamoto tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Kumamoto: Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 54%.

What color is the moon in Kumamoto right now?

The moon in Kumamoto currently appears silver-white at +56.4° 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 Kumamoto?

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

Moon in Kumamoto — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 14.8%

Lunar Day: 3.34 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+56.4°

Azimuth91.6°

Distance363,921 km

Local Time1:08:50 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility10 km

Humidity54%

Temperature30°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise8:11 AM

Moonset11:12 PM

Sunrise5:15 AM

Sunset7:12 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 8:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 5:46 PM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 7:01 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 11:55 AM

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 1:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 8:14 AM

Penumbral Begins6:13 AM

Penumbral Ends10:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +7.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 1:04 AM

Penumbral Begins12:58 AM

Penumbral Ends1:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +33.6°

Moon in Kumamoto Today

The moon over Kumamoto is currently a Waxing Crescent with 14.8% illumination, on day 3.34 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +56.4° and azimuth is 91.6°, at a distance of 363,921 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 8:11 AM and moonset at 11:12 PM. Sunrise is at 5:15 AM and sunset at 7:12 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 8:12 PM JST.

Current sky conditions in Kumamoto are Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 54% humidity. The temperature is 30°C (86°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +56.4°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Kumamoto

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 8:12 PM JST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 5:46 PM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM JST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 6:55 AM JST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 4:29 AM JST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 8:06 PM JST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM JST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 2:37 AM JST

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