What is the current moon phase in Makurdi?

The current moon phase in Makurdi is Waxing Gibbous with 90.6% illumination, on day 12.24 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Makurdi today?

The moon rises in Makurdi at 4:48 PM today. Moonset is at 3:56 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Makurdi?

Sunrise in Makurdi is at 6:18 AM and sunset is at 6:37 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Makurdi?

The next full moon visible from Makurdi is on Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT.

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

The moon is currently at +42.2° altitude in Makurdi, above the horizon at 226.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Makurdi tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Makurdi: Clear with 6% cloud cover and 15 km visibility. Humidity is 97%.

What color is the moon in Makurdi right now?

The moon in Makurdi currently appears silver-white at +42.2° 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 Makurdi?

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

Moon in Makurdi — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 90.6%

Lunar Day: 12.24 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+42.2°

Azimuth226.6°

Distance401,162 km

Local Time12:26:36 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover6%

Visibility15 km

Humidity97%

Temperature28°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:48 PM

Moonset3:56 AM

Sunrise6:18 AM

Sunset6:37 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 8:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 4:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 9:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Partially Visible

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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: +53.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 AM

Penumbral Begins10:13 PM

Penumbral Ends2:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +83.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Makurdi Today

The moon over Makurdi is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 90.6% illumination, on day 12.24 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +42.2° and azimuth is 226.6°, at a distance of 401,162 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:48 PM and moonset at 3:56 AM. Sunrise is at 6:18 AM and sunset at 6:37 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT.

Current sky conditions in Makurdi are Clear with 6% cloud cover, 15 km visibility, and 97% humidity. The temperature is 28°C (82°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +42.2°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Makurdi

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 8:51 AM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 4:26 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 9:43 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 5:48 PM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 2:24 PM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 4:50 PM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 5:13 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 5:12 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 9:29 PM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 8:02 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 12:48 PM WAT

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