What is the current moon phase in New Plymouth?

The current moon phase in New Plymouth is Waning Gibbous with 56.2% illumination, on day 22.07 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in New Plymouth today?

The moon rises in New Plymouth at — today. Moonset is at 11:20 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in New Plymouth?

Sunrise in New Plymouth is at 7:42 AM and sunset is at 5:14 PM today.

When is the next full moon in New Plymouth?

The next full moon visible from New Plymouth is on July 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM NZST.

What is the moon's altitude in New Plymouth right now?

The moon is currently at -54.2° altitude in New Plymouth, below the horizon at 208.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in New Plymouth tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in New Plymouth: Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover and 30 km visibility. Humidity is 69%.

What color is the moon in New Plymouth right now?

The moon is currently below the horizon in New Plymouth and not visible.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from New Plymouth?

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

Moon in New Plymouth — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 56.2%

Lunar Day: 22.07 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude-54.2°

Azimuth208.0°

Distance381,805 km

Local Time4:40:11 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility30 km

Humidity69%

Temperature7°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise—

Moonset11:20 AM

Sunrise7:42 AM

Sunset5:14 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 8, 2026 · 7:29 AM

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 9:43 PM

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First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 11:06 PM

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Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 30, 2026 · 2:36 AM

Moon Calendar — July 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: +11.1°

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: +42.6°

Moon in New Plymouth Today

The moon over New Plymouth is currently a Waning Gibbous with 56.2% illumination, on day 22.07 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is -54.2° and azimuth is 208.0°, at a distance of 381,805 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at — and moonset at 11:20 AM. Sunrise is at 7:42 AM and sunset at 5:14 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 8, 2026 at 7:29 AM NZST.

Current sky conditions in New Plymouth are Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover, 30 km visibility, and 69% humidity. The temperature is 7°C (45°F).

The moon is currently below the horizon and not visible from New Plymouth.

Upcoming Phases — New Plymouth

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 7:29 AM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 at 5:48 AM NZDT

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