What is the current moon phase in Nigel?

The current moon phase in Nigel is Waxing Gibbous with 90.9% illumination, on day 12.29 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Nigel today?

The moon rises in Nigel at 3:25 PM today. Moonset is at 4:40 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Nigel?

Sunrise in Nigel is at 6:26 AM and sunset is at 5:50 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Nigel?

The next full moon visible from Nigel is on Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +23.5° altitude in Nigel, above the horizon at 254.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Nigel tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Nigel: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 40 km visibility. Humidity is 33%.

What color is the moon in Nigel right now?

The moon in Nigel currently appears slightly warm at +23.5° 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 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

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 90.9%

Lunar Day: 12.29 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+23.5°

Azimuth254.2°

Distance401,033 km

Local Time2:40:31 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility40 km

Humidity33%

Temperature19°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise3:25 PM

Moonset4:40 AM

Sunrise6:26 AM

Sunset5:50 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Partially Visible

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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 Waxing Gibbous with 90.9% illumination, on day 12.29 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +23.5° and azimuth is 254.2°, at a distance of 401,033 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 3:25 PM and moonset at 4:40 AM. Sunrise is at 6:26 AM and sunset at 5:50 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Nigel are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 40 km visibility, and 33% humidity. The temperature is 19°C (66°F).

At +23.5° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Nigel

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 6:48 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 3:24 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 5:50 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 6:13 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 6:12 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 10:29 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 9:02 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 1:48 PM SAST

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