What is the current moon phase in Niigata?

The current moon phase in Niigata is Waning Gibbous with 67.9% illumination, on day 20.86 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Niigata today?

The moon rises in Niigata at 10:33 PM today. Moonset is at 10:12 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Niigata?

Sunrise in Niigata is at 4:27 AM and sunset is at 7:09 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Niigata?

The next full moon visible from Niigata is on July 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM JST.

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

The moon is currently at +16.5° altitude in Niigata, above the horizon at 253.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Niigata tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Niigata: Drizzle with 96% cloud cover and 2.9 km visibility. Humidity is 82%.

What color is the moon in Niigata right now?

The moon in Niigata currently appears slightly warm at +16.5° 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 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: 67.9%

Lunar Day: 20.86 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

Altitude+16.5°

Azimuth253.7°

Distance387,734 km

Local Time8:39:50 AM

SkyDrizzle

Cloud Cover96%

Visibility2.9 km

Humidity82%

Temperature21°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:33 PM

Moonset10:12 AM

Sunrise4:27 AM

Sunset7:09 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 8, 2026 · 4:29 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 6:43 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 8:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 11:36 PM

Moon Calendar — July 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 67.9% illumination, on day 20.86 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +16.5° and azimuth is 253.7°, at a distance of 387,734 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:33 PM and moonset at 10:12 AM. Sunrise is at 4:27 AM and sunset at 7:09 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 8, 2026 at 4:29 AM JST.

Current sky conditions in Niigata are Drizzle with 96% cloud cover, 2.9 km visibility, and 82% humidity. The temperature is 21°C (70°F).

At +16.5° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Niigata

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 4:29 AM JST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 8:06 PM JST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM JST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 2:37 AM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM JST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM JST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 at 5:43 AM JST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 at 1:48 AM JST

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