What is the current moon phase in Quito?

The current moon phase in Quito is Waning Crescent with 4.5% illumination, on day 27.57 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Quito today?

The moon rises in Quito at 4:17 AM today. Moonset is at 4:38 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Quito?

Sunrise in Quito is at 5:58 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Quito?

The next full moon visible from Quito is on Oct 25, 2026 · 11:12 PM -05.

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

The moon is currently at +63.8° altitude in Quito, above the horizon at 273.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Quito tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Quito: Overcast with 85% cloud cover and 52 km visibility. Humidity is 65%.

What color is the moon in Quito right now?

The moon in Quito currently appears silver-white at +63.8° 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 Quito?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Quito is a Penumbral Eclipse on February 20, 2027. Visibility from Quito: Partially Visible.

Moon in Quito — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 4.5%

Lunar Day: 27.57 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♍ Virgo

Altitude+63.8°

Azimuth273.9°

Distance380,348 km

Local Time12:13:59 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover85%

Visibility52 km

Humidity65%

Temperature15°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:17 AM

Moonset4:38 PM

Sunrise5:58 AM

Sunset6:04 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Oct 10, 2026 · 10:50 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Oct 18, 2026 · 11:13 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Hunter's Moon

Oct 25, 2026 · 11:12 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Nov 1, 2026 · 3:29 PM

Moon Calendar — October 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +24.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 11:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 17, 2027 · 2:14 AM

Penumbral Begins12:24 AM

Penumbral Ends4:03 AM

Magnitude: -0.525 Peak Altitude: +76.9°

Moon in Quito Today

The moon over Quito is currently a Waning Crescent with 4.5% illumination, on day 27.57 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +63.8° and azimuth is 273.9°, at a distance of 380,348 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:17 AM and moonset at 4:38 PM. Sunrise is at 5:58 AM and sunset at 6:04 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon · Oct 10, 2026 · 10:50 AM -05.

Current sky conditions in Quito are Overcast with 85% cloud cover, 52 km visibility, and 65% humidity. The temperature is 15°C (59°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +63.8°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Quito

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 10:50 AM -05
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 11:13 AM -05
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 25, 2026 · 11:12 PM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 3:29 PM -05
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 2:02 AM -05
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 6:48 AM -05
🌕 Full Moon	Nov 24, 2026 · 9:53 AM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Dec 1, 2026 · 1:08 AM -05
🌑 New Moon	Dec 8, 2026 · 7:51 PM -05
🌓 First Quarter	Dec 17, 2026 · 12:42 AM -05
🌕 Full Moon	Dec 23, 2026 · 8:28 PM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Dec 30, 2026 · 2:00 PM -05

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