What is the current moon phase in Onitsha?

The current moon phase in Onitsha is Waxing Gibbous with 89.1% illumination, on day 11.99 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Onitsha today?

The moon rises in Onitsha at 4:06 PM today. Moonset is at 3:15 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Onitsha?

Sunrise in Onitsha is at 6:27 AM and sunset is at 6:43 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Onitsha?

The next full moon visible from Onitsha is on Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT.

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

The moon is currently at +28.1° altitude in Onitsha, above the horizon at 122.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Onitsha tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Onitsha: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 9.4 km visibility. Humidity is 98%.

What color is the moon in Onitsha right now?

The moon in Onitsha currently appears slightly warm at +28.1° 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 Onitsha?

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

Moon in Onitsha — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 89.1%

Lunar Day: 11.99 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+28.1°

Azimuth122.8°

Distance401,770 km

Local Time6:21:45 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility9.4 km

Humidity98%

Temperature28°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:06 PM

Moonset3:15 AM

Sunrise6:27 AM

Sunset6:43 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 8:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 4:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 9:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Partially Visible

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98%

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 5:14 AM

Penumbral Begins2:25 AM

Partial Begins3:34 AM

Partial Ends6:53 AM

Penumbral Ends8:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +56.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 AM

Penumbral Begins10:13 PM

Penumbral Ends2:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +81.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Onitsha Today

The moon over Onitsha is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 89.1% illumination, on day 11.99 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +28.1° and azimuth is 122.8°, at a distance of 401,770 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:06 PM and moonset at 3:15 AM. Sunrise is at 6:27 AM and sunset at 6:43 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT.

Current sky conditions in Onitsha are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 9.4 km visibility, and 98% humidity. The temperature is 28°C (82°F).

At +28.1° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Onitsha

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 5:18 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 8:51 AM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 4:26 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 9:43 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 5:48 PM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 2:24 PM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 4:50 PM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 5:13 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 5:12 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 9:29 PM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 8:02 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 12:48 PM WAT

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