What is the current moon phase in Lubumbashi?

The current moon phase in Lubumbashi is Waxing Crescent with 11.1% illumination, on day 2.87 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Lubumbashi today?

The moon rises in Lubumbashi at 9:02 AM today. Moonset is at 8:42 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Lubumbashi?

Sunrise in Lubumbashi is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 5:53 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Lubumbashi?

The next full moon visible from Lubumbashi is on May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM CAT.

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

The moon is currently at +19.6° altitude in Lubumbashi, above the horizon at 305.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Lubumbashi tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Lubumbashi: Mostly Cloudy with 63% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 36%.

What color is the moon in Lubumbashi right now?

The moon in Lubumbashi currently appears slightly warm at +19.6° 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 Lubumbashi?

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

Moon in Lubumbashi — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 11.1%

Lunar Day: 2.87 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+19.6°

Azimuth305.2°

Distance362,132 km

Local Time7:00:46 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover63%

Visibility10 km

Humidity36%

Temperature26°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:02 AM

Moonset8:42 PM

Sunrise6:19 AM

Sunset5:53 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 1:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 10:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 12:01 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 4:55 AM

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +40.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +64.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +1.9°

Moon in Lubumbashi Today

The moon over Lubumbashi is currently a Waxing Crescent with 11.1% illumination, on day 2.87 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +19.6° and azimuth is 305.2°, at a distance of 362,132 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:02 AM and moonset at 8:42 PM. Sunrise is at 6:19 AM and sunset at 5:53 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM CAT.

Current sky conditions in Lubumbashi are Mostly Cloudy with 63% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 36% humidity. The temperature is 26°C (79°F).

At +19.6° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Lubumbashi

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 4:55 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM CAT

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