What is the current moon phase in Nakuru?

The current moon phase in Nakuru is Waning Crescent with 23.7% illumination, on day 25.02 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Nakuru today?

The moon rises in Nakuru at 2:12 AM today. Moonset is at 2:38 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Nakuru?

Sunrise in Nakuru is at 6:38 AM and sunset is at 6:44 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Nakuru?

The next full moon visible from Nakuru is on July 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM EAT.

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

The moon is currently at +52.7° altitude in Nakuru, above the horizon at 50.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Nakuru tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Nakuru: Partly Cloudy with 45% cloud cover and 21 km visibility. Humidity is 74%.

What color is the moon in Nakuru right now?

The moon in Nakuru currently appears silver-white at +52.7° 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 Nakuru?

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

Moon in Nakuru — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 23.7%

Lunar Day: 25.02 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+52.7°

Azimuth50.5°

Distance366,978 km

Local Time6:20:59 AM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility21 km

Humidity74%

Temperature16°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:12 AM

Moonset2:38 PM

Sunrise6:38 AM

Sunset6:44 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 12:43 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 2:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 5:36 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 6, 2026 · 5:22 AM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 7:14 AM

Penumbral Begins4:25 AM

Partial Begins5:34 AM

Partial Ends8:53 AM

Penumbral Ends10:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +30.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 2:14 AM

Penumbral Begins12:13 AM

Penumbral Ends4:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +76.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 7:04 PM

Penumbral Begins6:58 PM

Penumbral Ends7:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +5.4°

Moon in Nakuru Today

The moon over Nakuru is currently a Waning Crescent with 23.7% illumination, on day 25.02 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +52.7° and azimuth is 50.5°, at a distance of 366,978 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:12 AM and moonset at 2:38 PM. Sunrise is at 6:38 AM and sunset at 6:44 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM EAT.

Current sky conditions in Nakuru are Partly Cloudy with 45% cloud cover, 21 km visibility, and 74% humidity. The temperature is 16°C (61°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +52.7°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Nakuru

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM EAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM EAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM EAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 5:22 AM EAT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM EAT
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 5:47 AM EAT
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM EAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM EAT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 6:26 AM EAT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 11:43 PM EAT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM EAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM EAT

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