What is the current moon phase in Nigel?

The current moon phase in Nigel is Waning Gibbous with 87.2% illumination, on day 17.81 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Nigel today?

The moon rises in Nigel at 7:52 PM today. Moonset is at 9:12 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Nigel?

Sunrise in Nigel is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 6:00 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Nigel?

The next full moon visible from Nigel is on May 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +37.3° altitude in Nigel, above the horizon at 282.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Nigel tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Nigel: Mostly Cloudy with 74% cloud cover and 24 km visibility. Humidity is 61%.

What color is the moon in Nigel right now?

The moon in Nigel currently appears silver-white at +37.3° 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 Nigel?

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

Moon in Nigel — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 87.2%

Lunar Day: 17.81 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+37.3°

Azimuth282.0°

Distance403,828 km

Local Time10:57:38 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover74%

Visibility24 km

Humidity61%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:52 PM

Moonset9:12 AM

Sunrise6:17 AM

Sunset6:00 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 6:52 AM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 1:52 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 4:32 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 7:24 PM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +38.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +50.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +8.0°

Moon in Nigel Today

The moon over Nigel is currently a Waning Gibbous with 87.2% illumination, on day 17.81 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +37.3° and azimuth is 282.0°, at a distance of 403,828 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:52 PM and moonset at 9:12 AM. Sunrise is at 6:17 AM and sunset at 6:00 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Nigel are Mostly Cloudy with 74% cloud cover, 24 km visibility, and 61% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

At +37.3° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Nigel

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 1:52 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 4:32 AM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 9, 2026 at 11:11 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 4:55 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM SAST

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