What is the current moon phase in Southport?

The current moon phase in Southport is Waxing Gibbous with 88.3% illumination, on day 11.86 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Southport today?

The moon rises in Southport at 2:41 PM today. Moonset is at 4:09 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Southport?

Sunrise in Southport is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 5:29 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Southport?

The next full moon visible from Southport is on Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18 PM AEST.

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

The moon is currently at +45.9° altitude in Southport, above the horizon at 261.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Southport tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Southport: Partly Cloudy with 22% cloud cover and 44 km visibility. Humidity is 76%.

What color is the moon in Southport right now?

The moon in Southport currently appears silver-white at +45.9° 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 Southport?

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

Moon in Southport — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 88.3%

Lunar Day: 11.86 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+45.9°

Azimuth261.9°

Distance402,051 km

Local Time12:21:34 AM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover22%

Visibility44 km

Humidity76%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:41 PM

Moonset4:09 AM

Sunrise6:08 AM

Sunset5:29 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18 PM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 1:26 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 6:43 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 2:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 9:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 2:04 AM

Penumbral Begins1:58 AM

Penumbral Ends2:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +61.1°

Moon in Southport Today

The moon over Southport is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 88.3% illumination, on day 11.86 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +45.9° and azimuth is 261.9°, at a distance of 402,051 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:41 PM and moonset at 4:09 AM. Sunrise is at 6:08 AM and sunset at 5:29 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18 PM AEST.

Current sky conditions in Southport are Partly Cloudy with 22% cloud cover, 44 km visibility, and 76% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +45.9°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Southport

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 2:18 PM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 1:26 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 6:43 AM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 · 2:48 AM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 11:24 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 11, 2026 · 1:50 AM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 19, 2026 · 2:13 AM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 2:12 PM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 6:29 AM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 5:02 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 9:48 PM AEST

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