What is the current moon phase in Machala?

The current moon phase in Machala is Waxing Crescent with 11.9% illumination, on day 2.97 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Machala today?

The moon rises in Machala at 9:13 AM today. Moonset is at 9:29 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Machala?

Sunrise in Machala is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 6:15 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Machala?

The next full moon visible from Machala is on May 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM -05.

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

The moon is currently at +55.7° altitude in Machala, above the horizon at 25.1° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Machala tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Machala: Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 74%.

What color is the moon in Machala right now?

The moon in Machala currently appears silver-white at +55.7° 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 Machala?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Machala is a partial on August 27, 2026. Visibility from Machala: full.

Moon in Machala — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 11.9%

Lunar Day: 2.97 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+55.7°

Azimuth25.1°

Distance362,476 km

Local Time2:17:29 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility10 km

Humidity74%

Temperature29°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:13 AM

Moonset9:29 PM

Sunrise6:17 AM

Sunset6:15 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 6:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 3:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 5:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 9:55 PM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 27, 2026 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins8:25 PM

Partial Begins9:34 PM

Partial Ends12:53 AM

Penumbral Ends2:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +80.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +22.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 11:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Machala Today

The moon over Machala is currently a Waxing Crescent with 11.9% illumination, on day 2.97 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +55.7° and azimuth is 25.1°, at a distance of 362,476 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:13 AM and moonset at 9:29 PM. Sunrise is at 6:17 AM and sunset at 6:15 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM -05.

Current sky conditions in Machala are Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 74% humidity. The temperature is 29°C (84°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +55.7°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Machala

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM -05
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 5:01 AM -05
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM -05
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM -05
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM -05
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM -05
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM -05
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM -05
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM -05

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