What is the current moon phase in Rourkela?

The current moon phase in Rourkela is Waning Crescent with 26.8% illumination, on day 24.71 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Rourkela today?

The moon rises in Rourkela at 12:42 AM today. Moonset is at 2:27 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Rourkela?

Sunrise in Rourkela is at 5:13 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Rourkela?

The next full moon visible from Rourkela is on July 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM IST.

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

The moon is currently at +9.3° altitude in Rourkela, above the horizon at 71.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Rourkela tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Rourkela: Overcast with 99% cloud cover and 6.7 km visibility. Humidity is 97%.

What color is the moon in Rourkela right now?

The moon in Rourkela currently appears warm golden at +9.3° 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 Rourkela?

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

Moon in Rourkela — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 26.8%

Lunar Day: 24.71 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+9.3°

Azimuth71.7°

Distance368,370 km

Local Time1:29:54 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility6.7 km

Humidity97%

Temperature31°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:42 AM

Moonset2:27 PM

Sunrise5:13 AM

Sunset6:38 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 3:13 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 4:36 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 8:06 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 6, 2026 · 7:52 AM

Moon Calendar — July 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: +48.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 9:34 PM

Penumbral Begins9:28 PM

Penumbral Ends9:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +33.4°

Moon in Rourkela Today

The moon over Rourkela is currently a Waning Crescent with 26.8% illumination, on day 24.71 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +9.3° and azimuth is 71.7°, at a distance of 368,370 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:42 AM and moonset at 2:27 PM. Sunrise is at 5:13 AM and sunset at 6:38 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM IST.

Current sky conditions in Rourkela are Overcast with 99% cloud cover, 6.7 km visibility, and 97% humidity. The temperature is 31°C (88°F).

At just +9.3° above the horizon, the moon appears warm golden as its light passes through about 5.8 times the normal thickness of Earth's atmosphere — the same Rayleigh scattering effect that makes sunsets red. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Rourkela

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 7:52 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 1:21 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 8:56 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 at 2:13 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM IST

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