What is the current moon phase in Sendai?

The current moon phase in Sendai is Waxing Gibbous with 88.2% illumination, on day 11.84 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Sendai today?

The moon rises in Sendai at 4:12 PM today. Moonset is at 12:33 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Sendai?

Sunrise in Sendai is at 4:58 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Sendai?

The next full moon visible from Sendai is on Aug 28, 2026 · 1:18 PM JST.

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

The moon is currently at +20.3° altitude in Sendai, above the horizon at 207.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Sendai tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Sendai: Overcast with 89% cloud cover and 0.2 km visibility. Humidity is 99%.

What color is the moon in Sendai right now?

The moon in Sendai currently appears slightly warm at +20.3° 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 Sendai?

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

Moon in Sendai — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 88.2%

Lunar Day: 11.84 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+20.3°

Azimuth207.6°

Distance402,100 km

Local Time10:49:21 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover89%

Visibility0.2 km

Humidity99%

Temperature26°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:12 PM

Moonset12:33 AM

Sunrise4:58 AM

Sunset6:18 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 1:18 PM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 4:51 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 12:26 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 5:43 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 1:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 8:14 AM

Penumbral Begins6:13 AM

Penumbral Ends10:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +0.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 1:04 AM

Penumbral Begins12:58 AM

Penumbral Ends1:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +26.2°

Moon in Sendai Today

The moon over Sendai is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 88.2% illumination, on day 11.84 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +20.3° and azimuth is 207.6°, at a distance of 402,100 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:12 PM and moonset at 12:33 AM. Sunrise is at 4:58 AM and sunset at 6:18 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 1:18 PM JST.

Current sky conditions in Sendai are Overcast with 89% cloud cover, 0.2 km visibility, and 99% humidity. The temperature is 26°C (79°F).

At +20.3° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Very Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Sendai

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 1:18 PM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 4:51 PM JST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 12:26 PM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 5:43 AM JST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 · 1:48 AM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 10:24 PM JST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 11, 2026 · 12:50 AM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 19, 2026 · 1:13 AM JST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 1:12 PM JST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 5:29 AM JST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 4:02 PM JST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 8:48 PM JST

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