What is the current moon phase in Prospect?

The current moon phase in Prospect is Waxing Gibbous with 89.2% illumination, on day 12.00 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Prospect today?

The moon rises in Prospect at 2:55 PM today. Moonset is at 4:59 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Prospect?

Sunrise in Prospect is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 5:51 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Prospect?

The next full moon visible from Prospect is on Aug 28, 2026 · 1:48 PM ACST.

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

The moon is currently at +19.7° altitude in Prospect, above the horizon at 253.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Prospect tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Prospect: Drizzle with 98% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 86%.

What color is the moon in Prospect right now?

The moon in Prospect currently appears slightly warm at +19.7° 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 Prospect?

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

Moon in Prospect — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 89.2%

Lunar Day: 12.00 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+19.7°

Azimuth253.4°

Distance401,744 km

Local Time3:08:01 AM

SkyDrizzle

Cloud Cover98%

Visibility10 km

Humidity86%

Temperature12°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:55 PM

Moonset4:59 AM

Sunrise6:44 AM

Sunset5:51 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 1:48 PM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 5:21 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 12:56 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 6:13 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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38%

27%

17%

12%

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29%

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77%

85%

91%

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99%

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90%

Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 1:44 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 9:44 AM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 1:34 AM

Penumbral Begins1:28 AM

Penumbral Ends1:39 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +70.8°

Moon in Prospect Today

The moon over Prospect is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 89.2% illumination, on day 12.00 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +19.7° and azimuth is 253.4°, at a distance of 401,744 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:55 PM and moonset at 4:59 AM. Sunrise is at 6:44 AM and sunset at 5:51 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 1:48 PM ACST.

Current sky conditions in Prospect are Drizzle with 98% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 86% humidity. The temperature is 12°C (54°F).

At +19.7° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Prospect

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 1:48 PM ACST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 5:21 PM ACST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 12:56 PM ACST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 6:13 AM ACST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 · 2:18 AM ACST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 10:54 PM ACST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 11, 2026 · 2:20 AM ACDT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 19, 2026 · 2:43 AM ACDT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 2:42 PM ACDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 6:59 AM ACDT
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 5:32 PM ACDT
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 10:18 PM ACDT

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