What is the current moon phase in Nelson?

The current moon phase in Nelson is Waning Gibbous with 94% illumination, on day 16.60 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Nelson today?

The moon rises in Nelson at 7:49 PM today. Moonset is at 9:47 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Nelson?

Sunrise in Nelson is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 7:14 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Nelson?

The next full moon visible from Nelson is on May 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM NZST.

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

The moon is currently at +61.5° altitude in Nelson, above the horizon at 130.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Nelson tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Nelson: Overcast with 96% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 92%.

What color is the moon in Nelson right now?

The moon in Nelson currently appears silver-white at +61.5° 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 Nelson?

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

Moon in Nelson — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 94%

Lunar Day: 16.60 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+61.5°

Azimuth130.8°

Distance401,463 km

Local Time3:44:43 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover96%

Visibility10 km

Humidity92%

Temperature12°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:49 PM

Moonset9:47 AM

Sunrise6:46 AM

Sunset7:14 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 4:52 PM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 11:52 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 2:32 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 2, 2026 · 5:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins1:25 PM

Partial Begins2:34 PM

Partial Ends5:53 PM

Penumbral Ends7:02 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +10.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 4:04 AM

Penumbral Begins3:58 AM

Penumbral Ends4:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +43.0°

Moon in Nelson Today

The moon over Nelson is currently a Waning Gibbous with 94% illumination, on day 16.60 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +61.5° and azimuth is 130.8°, at a distance of 401,463 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:49 PM and moonset at 9:47 AM. Sunrise is at 6:46 AM and sunset at 7:14 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM NZST.

Current sky conditions in Nelson are Overcast with 96% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 92% humidity. The temperature is 12°C (54°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +61.5°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Nelson

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 11:52 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 2:32 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	May 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM NZST
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 8:02 AM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 9:55 AM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM NZST

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