What is the current moon phase in Quito?

The current moon phase in Quito is Waxing Crescent with 11.1% illumination, on day 2.87 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Quito today?

The moon rises in Quito at 9:00 AM today. Moonset is at 9:30 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Quito?

Sunrise in Quito is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 6:13 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Quito?

The next full moon visible from Quito is on May 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM -05.

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

The moon is currently at +35.6° altitude in Quito, above the horizon at 55.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Quito tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Quito: Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 94%.

What color is the moon in Quito right now?

The moon in Quito currently appears silver-white at +35.6° 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 partial on August 27, 2026. Visibility from Quito: full.

Moon in Quito — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 11.1%

Lunar Day: 2.87 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+35.6°

Azimuth55.2°

Distance362,118 km

Local Time11:54:57 AM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover40%

Visibility10 km

Humidity94%

Temperature9°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:00 AM

Moonset9:30 PM

Sunrise6:07 AM

Sunset6:13 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 6:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 3:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 5:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 9:55 PM

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 27, 2026 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins8:25 PM

Partial Begins9:34 PM

Partial Ends12:53 AM

Penumbral Ends2:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +77.4°

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

Moon in Quito Today

The moon over Quito is currently a Waxing Crescent with 11.1% illumination, on day 2.87 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +35.6° and azimuth is 55.2°, at a distance of 362,118 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:00 AM and moonset at 9:30 PM. Sunrise is at 6:07 AM and sunset at 6:13 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM -05.

Current sky conditions in Quito are Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 94% humidity. The temperature is 9°C (48°F).

At +35.6° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Quito

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM -05
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 5:01 AM -05
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM -05
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM -05
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM -05
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM -05
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM -05
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM -05
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM -05
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM -05

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