What is the current moon phase in London?

The current moon phase in London is Waning Gibbous with 68.3% illumination, on day 20.83 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in London today?

The moon rises in London at 11:39 PM today. Moonset is at 10:40 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in London?

Sunrise in London is at 4:50 AM and sunset is at 9:19 PM today.

When is the next full moon in London?

The next full moon visible from London is on July 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM BST.

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

The moon is currently at +0.5° altitude in London, above the horizon at 94.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in London tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in London: — with — cloud cover and — visibility. Humidity is —.

What color is the moon in London right now?

The moon in London currently appears deep orange-red at +0.5° 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 London?

The next lunar eclipse visible from London is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from London: partial.

Moon in London — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 68.3%

Lunar Day: 20.83 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

Altitude+0.5°

Azimuth94.2°

Distance387,912 km

Local Time11:44:45 PM

Sky—

Cloud Cover—

Visibility—

Humidity—

Temperature—

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise11:39 PM

Moonset10:40 AM

Sunrise4:50 AM

Sunset9:19 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 8:29 PM

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 10:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 12:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 3:36 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 5:14 AM

Penumbral Begins2:25 AM

Partial Begins3:34 AM

Partial Ends6:53 AM

Penumbral Ends8:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +24.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins9:13 PM

Penumbral Ends1:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +45.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in London Today

The moon over London is currently a Waning Gibbous with 68.3% illumination, on day 20.83 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +0.5° and azimuth is 94.2°, at a distance of 387,912 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 11:39 PM and moonset at 10:40 AM. Sunrise is at 4:50 AM and sunset at 9:19 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM BST.

Upcoming Phases — London

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM BST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 3:47 AM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 5:18 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 8:51 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 4:26 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM BST

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