What is the current moon phase in New Plymouth?

The current moon phase in New Plymouth is Waxing Gibbous with 87.8% illumination, on day 11.79 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in New Plymouth today?

The moon rises in New Plymouth at 2:45 PM today. Moonset is at 5:16 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in New Plymouth?

Sunrise in New Plymouth is at 6:57 AM and sunset is at 5:54 PM today.

When is the next full moon in New Plymouth?

The next full moon visible from New Plymouth is on Aug 28, 2026 · 4:18 PM NZST.

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

The moon is currently at +51.5° altitude in New Plymouth, above the horizon at 278.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in New Plymouth tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in New Plymouth: Clear with 3% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 100%.

What color is the moon in New Plymouth right now?

The moon in New Plymouth currently appears silver-white at +51.5° 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 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

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 87.8%

Lunar Day: 11.79 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+51.5°

Azimuth278.2°

Distance402,220 km

Local Time12:29:14 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover3%

Visibility10 km

Humidity100%

Temperature8°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:45 PM

Moonset5:16 AM

Sunrise6:57 AM

Sunset5:54 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 4:18 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 7:51 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 3:26 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 8:43 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Partially Visible

100%

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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 Waxing Gibbous with 87.8% illumination, on day 11.79 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +51.5° and azimuth is 278.2°, at a distance of 402,220 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:45 PM and moonset at 5:16 AM. Sunrise is at 6:57 AM and sunset at 5:54 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 4:18 PM NZST.

Current sky conditions in New Plymouth are Clear with 3% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 100% humidity. The temperature is 8°C (46°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +51.5°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — New Plymouth

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 4:18 PM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 7:51 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 3:26 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 8:43 AM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 · 5:48 AM NZDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 4, 2026 · 2:24 AM NZDT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 11, 2026 · 4:50 AM NZDT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 19, 2026 · 5:13 AM NZDT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 5:12 PM NZDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 9:29 AM NZDT
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 8:02 PM NZDT
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 18, 2026 · 12:48 AM NZDT

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