What is the current moon phase in Pakenham?

The current moon phase in Pakenham is Waning Gibbous with 93.9% illumination, on day 16.60 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Pakenham today?

The moon rises in Pakenham at 7:50 PM today. Moonset is at 9:33 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Pakenham?

Sunrise in Pakenham is at 6:35 AM and sunset is at 7:07 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Pakenham?

The next full moon visible from Pakenham is on May 2, 2026 at 3:24 AM AEST.

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

The moon is currently at +72.0° altitude in Pakenham, above the horizon at 190.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Pakenham tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Pakenham: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 80%.

What color is the moon in Pakenham right now?

The moon in Pakenham currently appears silver-white at +72.0° 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 Pakenham?

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

Moon in Pakenham — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 93.9%

Lunar Day: 16.60 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+72.0°

Azimuth190.7°

Distance401,476 km

Local Time2:53:01 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity80%

Temperature11°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:50 PM

Moonset9:33 AM

Sunrise6:35 AM

Sunset7:07 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 2:52 PM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 9:52 PM

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First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 12:32 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 2, 2026 · 3:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 2:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 10:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 2:04 AM

Penumbral Begins1:58 AM

Penumbral Ends2:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +64.4°

Moon in Pakenham Today

The moon over Pakenham is currently a Waning Gibbous with 93.9% illumination, on day 16.60 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +72.0° and azimuth is 190.7°, at a distance of 401,476 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:50 PM and moonset at 9:33 AM. Sunrise is at 6:35 AM and sunset at 7:07 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM AEST.

Current sky conditions in Pakenham are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 80% humidity. The temperature is 11°C (52°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +72.0°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Pakenham

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 12:32 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	May 2, 2026 at 3:24 AM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 7:11 AM AEST
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 6:02 AM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 7:55 AM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM AEST

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