What is the current moon phase in Niigata?

The current moon phase in Niigata is Waning Gibbous with 93.4% illumination, on day 16.71 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Niigata today?

The moon rises in Niigata at 8:30 PM today. Moonset is at 6:31 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Niigata?

Sunrise in Niigata is at 5:23 AM and sunset is at 6:09 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Niigata?

The next full moon visible from Niigata is on May 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM JST.

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

The moon is currently at +24.4° altitude in Niigata, above the horizon at 29.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Niigata tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Niigata: Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 77%.

What color is the moon in Niigata right now?

The moon in Niigata currently appears slightly warm at +24.4° 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 Niigata?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Niigata is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Niigata: none.

Moon in Niigata — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 93.4%

Lunar Day: 16.71 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+24.4°

Azimuth29.5°

Distance401,735 km

Local Time3:31:42 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility10 km

Humidity77%

Temperature16°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise8:30 PM

Moonset6:31 AM

Sunrise5:23 AM

Sunset6:09 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 1:52 PM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 8:52 PM

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First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 11:32 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 2, 2026 · 2:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 1:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 8:14 AM

Penumbral Begins6:13 AM

Penumbral Ends10:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +1.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 1:04 AM

Penumbral Begins12:58 AM

Penumbral Ends1:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +27.0°

Moon in Niigata Today

The moon over Niigata is currently a Waning Gibbous with 93.4% illumination, on day 16.71 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +24.4° and azimuth is 29.5°, at a distance of 401,735 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 8:30 PM and moonset at 6:31 AM. Sunrise is at 5:23 AM and sunset at 6:09 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM JST.

Current sky conditions in Niigata are Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 77% humidity. The temperature is 16°C (61°F).

At +24.4° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Niigata

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM JST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 8:52 PM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 11:32 AM JST
🌕 Full Moon	May 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 6:11 AM JST
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 5:02 AM JST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 8:12 PM JST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 5:46 PM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM JST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 6:55 AM JST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM JST

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