What is the current moon phase in Ranchi?

The current moon phase in Ranchi is Waning Gibbous with 88% illumination, on day 17.69 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Ranchi today?

The moon rises in Ranchi at 9:07 PM today. Moonset is at 7:15 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Ranchi?

Sunrise in Ranchi is at 5:37 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Ranchi?

The next full moon visible from Ranchi is on May 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM IST.

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

The moon is currently at +24.3° altitude in Ranchi, above the horizon at 314.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Ranchi tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Ranchi: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 24 km visibility. Humidity is 78%.

What color is the moon in Ranchi right now?

The moon in Ranchi currently appears slightly warm at +24.3° 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 Ranchi?

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

Moon in Ranchi — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 88%

Lunar Day: 17.69 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+24.3°

Azimuth314.4°

Distance403,638 km

Local Time11:26:02 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility24 km

Humidity78%

Temperature25°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:07 PM

Moonset7:15 AM

Sunrise5:37 AM

Sunset6:05 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 10:22 AM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 5:22 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 8:02 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 10:54 PM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 9:44 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 4:44 AM

Penumbral Begins2:43 AM

Penumbral Ends6:44 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +47.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 9:34 PM

Penumbral Begins9:28 PM

Penumbral Ends9:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +32.7°

Moon in Ranchi Today

The moon over Ranchi is currently a Waning Gibbous with 88% illumination, on day 17.69 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +24.3° and azimuth is 314.4°, at a distance of 403,638 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:07 PM and moonset at 7:15 AM. Sunrise is at 5:37 AM and sunset at 6:05 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM IST.

Current sky conditions in Ranchi are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 24 km visibility, and 78% humidity. The temperature is 25°C (77°F).

At +24.3° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Ranchi

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 8:02 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 1:32 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 8:25 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 5:27 AM IST

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