What is the current moon phase in Papakura?

The current moon phase in Papakura is Waxing Crescent with 6.7% illumination, on day 2.21 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Papakura today?

The moon rises in Papakura at 9:58 AM today. Moonset is at 7:12 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Papakura?

Sunrise in Papakura is at 7:14 AM and sunset is at 5:18 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Papakura?

The next full moon visible from Papakura is on May 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM NZST.

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

The moon is currently at +21.0° altitude in Papakura, above the horizon at 20.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Papakura tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Papakura: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 44 km visibility. Humidity is 73%.

What color is the moon in Papakura right now?

The moon in Papakura currently appears slightly warm at +21.0° 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 Papakura?

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

Moon in Papakura — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 6.7%

Lunar Day: 2.21 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini

Altitude+21.0°

Azimuth20.2°

Distance360,084 km

Local Time1:06:07 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility44 km

Humidity73%

Temperature15°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:58 AM

Moonset7:12 PM

Sunrise7:14 AM

Sunset5:18 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 11:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 8:46 PM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 10:01 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 2:55 PM

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins1:25 PM

Partial Begins2:34 PM

Partial Ends5:53 PM

Penumbral Ends7:02 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +11.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 4:04 AM

Penumbral Begins3:58 AM

Penumbral Ends4:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +42.1°

Moon in Papakura Today

The moon over Papakura is currently a Waxing Crescent with 6.7% illumination, on day 2.21 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +21.0° and azimuth is 20.2°, at a distance of 360,084 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:58 AM and moonset at 7:12 PM. Sunrise is at 7:14 AM and sunset at 5:18 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM NZST.

Current sky conditions in Papakura are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 44 km visibility, and 73% humidity. The temperature is 15°C (59°F).

At +21.0° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Papakura

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 9:55 AM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 7:29 AM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM NZST

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