What is the current moon phase in Portsmouth?

The current moon phase in Portsmouth is New Moon with 0.1% illumination, on day 29.09 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Portsmouth today?

The moon rises in Portsmouth at 4:24 AM today. Moonset is at 9:07 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Portsmouth?

Sunrise in Portsmouth is at 5:14 AM and sunset is at 8:48 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Portsmouth?

The next full moon visible from Portsmouth is on May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM BST.

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

The moon is currently at +50.0° altitude in Portsmouth, above the horizon at 238.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Portsmouth tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Portsmouth: Overcast with 82% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 71%.

What color is the moon in Portsmouth right now?

The moon in Portsmouth currently appears silver-white at +50.0° 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 Portsmouth?

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

Moon in Portsmouth — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

New Moon

Illumination: 0.1%

Lunar Day: 29.09 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+50.0°

Azimuth238.8°

Distance358,981 km

Local Time3:05:36 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover82%

Visibility10 km

Humidity71%

Temperature14°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:24 AM

Moonset9:07 PM

Sunrise5:14 AM

Sunset8:48 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

May 16, 2026 · 9:02 PM

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 12:12 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 9:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 11:01 AM

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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: +25.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins9:13 PM

Penumbral Ends1:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +46.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Portsmouth Today

The moon over Portsmouth is currently a New Moon with 0.1% illumination, on day 29.09 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +50.0° and azimuth is 238.8°, at a distance of 358,981 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:24 AM and moonset at 9:07 PM. Sunrise is at 5:14 AM and sunset at 8:48 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on May 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM BST.

Current sky conditions in Portsmouth are Overcast with 82% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 71% humidity. The temperature is 14°C (57°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +50.0°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Portsmouth

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM BST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM BST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 3:55 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 10:55 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 12:57 AM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM BST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM BST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM BST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM BST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM BST

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