What is the current moon phase in Kunming?

The current moon phase in Kunming is Waxing Gibbous with 87.8% illumination, on day 11.78 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Kunming today?

The moon rises in Kunming at 5:11 PM today. Moonset is at 2:54 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kunming?

Sunrise in Kunming is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 7:36 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Kunming?

The next full moon visible from Kunming is on Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM CST.

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

The moon is currently at +30.5° altitude in Kunming, above the horizon at 146.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Kunming tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Kunming: Mostly Cloudy with 77% cloud cover and 13 km visibility. Humidity is 70%.

What color is the moon in Kunming right now?

The moon in Kunming currently appears silver-white at +30.5° 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 Kunming?

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

Moon in Kunming — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 87.8%

Lunar Day: 11.78 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+30.5°

Azimuth146.8°

Distance402,234 km

Local Time8:19:54 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover77%

Visibility13 km

Humidity70%

Temperature26°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise5:11 PM

Moonset2:54 AM

Sunrise6:46 AM

Sunset7:36 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 3:51 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 11:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 4:43 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 12:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 7:14 AM

Penumbral Begins5:13 AM

Penumbral Ends9:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +31.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 12:04 AM

Penumbral Begins11:58 PM

Penumbral Ends12:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +39.2°

Moon in Kunming Today

The moon over Kunming is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 87.8% illumination, on day 11.78 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +30.5° and azimuth is 146.8°, at a distance of 402,234 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 5:11 PM and moonset at 2:54 AM. Sunrise is at 6:46 AM and sunset at 7:36 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM CST.

Current sky conditions in Kunming are Mostly Cloudy with 77% cloud cover, 13 km visibility, and 70% humidity. The temperature is 26°C (79°F).

At +30.5° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Kunming

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM CST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 3:51 PM CST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 11:26 AM CST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 4:43 AM CST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 · 12:48 AM CST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 9:24 PM CST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 11:50 PM CST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 19, 2026 · 12:13 AM CST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 12:12 PM CST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 4:29 AM CST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 3:02 PM CST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 7:48 PM CST

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