What is the current moon phase in Melbourne?

The current moon phase in Melbourne is New Moon with 0.6% illumination, on day 28.80 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Melbourne today?

The moon rises in Melbourne at 6:08 AM today. Moonset is at 7:13 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne?

Sunrise in Melbourne is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 7:32 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Melbourne?

The next full moon visible from Melbourne is on Oct 26, 2026 · 3:12 PM AEDT.

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

The moon is currently at +39.3° altitude in Melbourne, above the horizon at 61.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Melbourne tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Melbourne: Mostly Cloudy with 74% cloud cover and 68 km visibility. Humidity is 41%.

What color is the moon in Melbourne right now?

The moon in Melbourne currently appears silver-white at +39.3° 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 Melbourne?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Melbourne is a Penumbral Eclipse on February 21, 2027. Visibility from Melbourne: Not Visible.

Moon in Melbourne — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

New Moon

Illumination: 0.6%

Lunar Day: 28.80 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♎ Libra

Altitude+39.3°

Azimuth61.6°

Distance384,531 km

Local Time9:39:24 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover74%

Visibility68 km

Humidity41%

Temperature23°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:08 AM

Moonset7:13 PM

Sunrise6:42 AM

Sunset7:32 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Oct 11, 2026 · 2:50 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Oct 19, 2026 · 3:13 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Hunter's Moon

Oct 26, 2026 · 3:12 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Nov 2, 2026 · 7:29 AM

Moon Calendar — October 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 10:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 2:04 AM

Penumbral Begins1:58 AM

Penumbral Ends2:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +64.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 17, 2027 · 5:14 PM

Penumbral Begins3:24 PM

Penumbral Ends7:03 PM

Magnitude: -0.525 Peak Altitude: +14.0°

Moon in Melbourne Today

The moon over Melbourne is currently a New Moon with 0.6% illumination, on day 28.80 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +39.3° and azimuth is 61.6°, at a distance of 384,531 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:08 AM and moonset at 7:13 PM. Sunrise is at 6:42 AM and sunset at 7:32 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon · Oct 11, 2026 · 2:50 AM AEDT.

Current sky conditions in Melbourne are Mostly Cloudy with 74% cloud cover, 68 km visibility, and 41% humidity. The temperature is 23°C (73°F).

At +39.3° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Melbourne

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Oct 11, 2026 · 2:50 AM AEDT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 19, 2026 · 3:13 AM AEDT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 3:12 PM AEDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 7:29 AM AEDT
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 6:02 PM AEDT
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 10:48 PM AEDT
🌕 Full Moon	Nov 25, 2026 · 1:53 AM AEDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Dec 1, 2026 · 5:08 PM AEDT
🌑 New Moon	Dec 9, 2026 · 11:51 AM AEDT
🌓 First Quarter	Dec 17, 2026 · 4:42 PM AEDT
🌕 Full Moon	Dec 24, 2026 · 12:28 PM AEDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Dec 31, 2026 · 6:00 AM AEDT

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