What is the current moon phase in Kunming?

The current moon phase in Kunming is Waxing Crescent with 9.5% illumination, on day 2.64 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Kunming today?

The moon rises in Kunming at 8:21 AM today. Moonset is at 10:51 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kunming?

Sunrise in Kunming is at 6:23 AM and sunset is at 7:48 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Kunming?

The next full moon visible from Kunming is on May 31, 2026 at 4:46 PM CST.

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

The moon is currently at +40.8° altitude in Kunming, above the horizon at 285.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Kunming tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Kunming: Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 36%.

What color is the moon in Kunming right now?

The moon in Kunming currently appears silver-white at +40.8° 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 Crescent

Illumination: 9.5%

Lunar Day: 2.64 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+40.8°

Azimuth285.6°

Distance361,340 km

Local Time7:25:11 PM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover40%

Visibility10 km

Humidity36%

Temperature26°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise8:21 AM

Moonset10:51 PM

Sunrise6:23 AM

Sunset7:48 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 7:12 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 4:46 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 6:01 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 10:55 AM

Moon Calendar — May 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 Crescent with 9.5% illumination, on day 2.64 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +40.8° and azimuth is 285.6°, at a distance of 361,340 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 8:21 AM and moonset at 10:51 PM. Sunrise is at 6:23 AM and sunset at 7:48 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM CST.

Current sky conditions in Kunming are Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 36% humidity. The temperature is 26°C (79°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +40.8°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Kunming

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM CST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 4:46 PM CST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM CST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM CST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 5:55 AM CST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 7:57 AM CST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 3:29 AM CST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM CST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 7:06 PM CST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 10:36 PM CST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 10:22 AM CST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM CST

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