What is the current moon phase in Matola?

The current moon phase in Matola is Waning Gibbous with 92.5% illumination, on day 16.91 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Matola today?

The moon rises in Matola at 6:58 PM today. Moonset is at 7:58 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Matola?

Sunrise in Matola is at 6:00 AM and sunset is at 5:45 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Matola?

The next full moon visible from Matola is on May 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM CAT.

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

The moon is currently at +79.4° altitude in Matola, above the horizon at 248.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Matola tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Matola: Clear with 20% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 73%.

What color is the moon in Matola right now?

The moon in Matola currently appears silver-white at +79.4° 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 Matola?

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

Moon in Matola — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 92.5%

Lunar Day: 16.91 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+79.4°

Azimuth248.5°

Distance402,171 km

Local Time1:10:55 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover20%

Visibility10 km

Humidity73%

Temperature25°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:58 PM

Moonset7:58 AM

Sunrise6:00 AM

Sunset5:45 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 6:52 AM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 1:52 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 4:32 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 7:24 PM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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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: +35.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +51.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +11.2°

Moon in Matola Today

The moon over Matola is currently a Waning Gibbous with 92.5% illumination, on day 16.91 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +79.4° and azimuth is 248.5°, at a distance of 402,171 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:58 PM and moonset at 7:58 AM. Sunrise is at 6:00 AM and sunset at 5:45 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM CAT.

Current sky conditions in Matola are Clear with 20% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 73% humidity. The temperature is 25°C (77°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +79.4°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Matola

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 1:52 PM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 4:32 AM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	May 9, 2026 at 11:11 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM CAT
🌓 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

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