What is the current moon phase in Mataranka?

The current moon phase in Mataranka is Waxing Crescent with 35% illumination, on day 5.35 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Mataranka today?

The moon rises in Mataranka at 12:07 PM today. Moonset is at 11:52 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Mataranka?

Sunrise in Mataranka is at 6:53 AM and sunset is at 6:15 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Mataranka?

The next full moon visible from Mataranka is on May 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM ACST.

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

The moon is currently at +21.4° altitude in Mataranka, above the horizon at 62.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Mataranka tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Mataranka: Clear with 3% cloud cover and 58 km visibility. Humidity is 48%.

What color is the moon in Mataranka right now?

The moon in Mataranka currently appears slightly warm at +21.4° 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 Mataranka?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Mataranka is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Mataranka: none.

Moon in Mataranka — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 35%

Lunar Day: 5.35 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♌ Leo

Altitude+21.4°

Azimuth62.9°

Distance373,926 km

Local Time1:50:04 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover3%

Visibility58 km

Humidity48%

Temperature27°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:07 PM

Moonset11:52 PM

Sunrise6:53 AM

Sunset6:15 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 8:42 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 6:16 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 7:31 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 12:25 PM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 1:44 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 8:44 AM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 1:34 AM

Penumbral Begins1:28 AM

Penumbral Ends1:39 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +77.3°

Moon in Mataranka Today

The moon over Mataranka is currently a Waxing Crescent with 35% illumination, on day 5.35 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +21.4° and azimuth is 62.9°, at a distance of 373,926 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:07 PM and moonset at 11:52 PM. Sunrise is at 6:53 AM and sunset at 6:15 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 8:42 PM ACST.

Current sky conditions in Mataranka are Clear with 3% cloud cover, 58 km visibility, and 48% humidity. The temperature is 27°C (81°F).

At +21.4° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Mataranka

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 8:42 PM ACST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM ACST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM ACST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM ACST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 7:25 AM ACST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 9:27 AM ACST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 4:59 AM ACST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM ACST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 8:36 PM ACST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 30, 2026 at 12:06 AM ACST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM ACST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 3:07 AM ACST

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