What is the current moon phase in Rotorua?

The current moon phase in Rotorua is Last Quarter with 32.9% illumination, on day 24.16 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Rotorua today?

The moon rises in Rotorua at 1:24 AM today. Moonset is at 12:05 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Rotorua?

Sunrise in Rotorua is at 7:30 AM and sunset is at 5:09 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Rotorua?

The next full moon visible from Rotorua is on July 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM NZST.

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

The moon is currently at -69.2° altitude in Rotorua, below the horizon at 199.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Rotorua tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Rotorua: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 78%.

What color is the moon in Rotorua right now?

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

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Rotorua?

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

Moon in Rotorua — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Last Quarter

Illumination: 32.9%

Lunar Day: 24.16 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude-69.2°

Azimuth199.5°

Distance371,032 km

Local Time6:45:00 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 km

Humidity78%

Temperature7°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise1:24 AM

Moonset12:05 PM

Sunrise7:30 AM

Sunset5:09 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 9:43 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 11:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 30, 2026 · 2:36 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 6, 2026 · 2:22 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins1:25 PM

Partial Begins2:34 PM

Partial Ends5:53 PM

Penumbral Ends7:02 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +12.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 4:04 AM

Penumbral Begins3:58 AM

Penumbral Ends4:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +41.0°

Moon in Rotorua Today

The moon over Rotorua is currently a Last Quarter with 32.9% illumination, on day 24.16 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is -69.2° and azimuth is 199.5°, at a distance of 371,032 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 1:24 AM and moonset at 12:05 PM. Sunrise is at 7:30 AM and sunset at 5:09 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM NZST.

Current sky conditions in Rotorua are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 78% humidity. The temperature is 7°C (45°F).

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

Upcoming Phases — Rotorua

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 at 5:48 AM NZDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 4, 2026 at 2:24 AM NZDT

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