What is the current moon phase in Potiskum?

The current moon phase in Potiskum is Waning Gibbous with 92.6% illumination, on day 16.88 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Potiskum today?

The moon rises in Potiskum at 8:30 PM today. Moonset is at 7:30 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Potiskum?

Sunrise in Potiskum is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 6:26 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Potiskum?

The next full moon visible from Potiskum is on May 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM WAT.

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

The moon is currently at +37.5° altitude in Potiskum, above the horizon at 310.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Potiskum tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Potiskum: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 20%.

What color is the moon in Potiskum right now?

The moon in Potiskum currently appears silver-white at +37.5° 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 Potiskum?

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

Moon in Potiskum — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 92.6%

Lunar Day: 16.88 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+37.5°

Azimuth310.0°

Distance402,117 km

Local Time11:35:28 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 km

Humidity20%

Temperature30°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise8:30 PM

Moonset7:30 AM

Sunrise6:10 AM

Sunset6:26 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 5:52 AM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 12:52 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 3:32 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 6:24 PM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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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: +49.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 AM

Penumbral Begins10:13 PM

Penumbral Ends2:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +86.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Potiskum Today

The moon over Potiskum is currently a Waning Gibbous with 92.6% illumination, on day 16.88 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +37.5° and azimuth is 310.0°, at a distance of 402,117 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 8:30 PM and moonset at 7:30 AM. Sunrise is at 6:10 AM and sunset at 6:26 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 5:52 AM WAT.

Current sky conditions in Potiskum are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 20% humidity. The temperature is 30°C (86°F).

At +37.5° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Potiskum

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 5:52 AM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 3:32 AM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	May 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM WAT
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 3:55 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 10:55 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 12:57 AM WAT

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