What is the current moon phase in Melbourne?

The current moon phase in Melbourne is Waxing Gibbous with 94.1% illumination, on day 12.93 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Melbourne today?

The moon rises in Melbourne at 3:54 PM today. Moonset is at 5:46 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne?

Sunrise in Melbourne is at 6:50 AM and sunset is at 5:53 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Melbourne?

The next full moon visible from Melbourne is on Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18 PM AEST.

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

The moon is currently at +41.8° altitude in Melbourne, above the horizon at 274.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Melbourne tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Melbourne: Mostly Cloudy with 74% cloud cover and 44 km visibility. Humidity is 84%.

What color is the moon in Melbourne right now?

The moon in Melbourne currently appears silver-white at +41.8° 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 partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Melbourne: none.

Moon in Melbourne — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 94.1%

Lunar Day: 12.93 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♒ Aquarius

Altitude+41.8°

Azimuth274.4°

Distance399,283 km

Local Time1:59:20 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover74%

Visibility44 km

Humidity84%

Temperature16°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise3:54 PM

Moonset5:46 AM

Sunrise6:50 AM

Sunset5:53 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 1:26 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 6:43 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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27%

18%

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29%

39%

50%

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77%

85%

91%

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Not Visible

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90%

Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 2:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

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°

Moon in Melbourne Today

The moon over Melbourne is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 94.1% illumination, on day 12.93 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +41.8° and azimuth is 274.4°, at a distance of 399,283 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 3:54 PM and moonset at 5:46 AM. Sunrise is at 6:50 AM and sunset at 5:53 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18 PM AEST.

Current sky conditions in Melbourne are Mostly Cloudy with 74% cloud cover, 44 km visibility, and 84% humidity. The temperature is 16°C (61°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +41.8°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Melbourne

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18 PM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 1:26 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 6:43 AM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 · 2:48 AM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 11:24 PM AEST
🌑 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

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