What is the current moon phase in Reading?

The current moon phase in Reading is Waning Gibbous with 89.1% illumination, on day 17.51 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Reading today?

The moon rises in Reading at 12:17 AM today. Moonset is at 7:11 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Reading?

Sunrise in Reading is at 6:30 AM and sunset is at 7:43 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Reading?

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

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

The moon is currently at -60.8° altitude in Reading, below the horizon at 152.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Reading tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Reading: Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 45%.

What color is the moon in Reading right now?

The moon is currently below the horizon in Reading and not visible.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Reading?

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

Moon in Reading — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 89.1%

Lunar Day: 17.51 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude-60.8°

Azimuth152.9°

Distance403,344 km

Local Time2:36:50 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility10 km

Humidity45%

Temperature13°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:17 AM

Moonset7:11 AM

Sunrise6:30 AM

Sunset7:43 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: +25.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins9:13 PM

Penumbral Ends1:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +45.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Reading Today

The moon over Reading is currently a Waning Gibbous with 89.1% illumination, on day 17.51 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is -60.8° and azimuth is 152.9°, at a distance of 403,344 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:17 AM and moonset at 7:11 AM. Sunrise is at 6:30 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 5:52 AM BST.

Current sky conditions in Reading are Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 45% humidity. The temperature is 13°C (55°F).

The moon is currently below the horizon and not visible from Reading.

Upcoming Phases — Reading

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

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