What is the current moon phase in Swakopmund?

The current moon phase in Swakopmund is New Moon with 0.2% illumination, on day 28.91 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Swakopmund today?

The moon rises in Swakopmund at 6:54 AM today. Moonset is at 6:00 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Swakopmund?

Sunrise in Swakopmund is at 7:27 AM and sunset is at 6:28 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Swakopmund?

The next full moon visible from Swakopmund is on May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM CAT.

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

The moon is currently at +42.9° altitude in Swakopmund, above the horizon at 15.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Swakopmund tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Swakopmund: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 67%.

What color is the moon in Swakopmund right now?

The moon in Swakopmund currently appears silver-white at +42.9° 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 Swakopmund?

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

Moon in Swakopmund — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

New Moon

Illumination: 0.2%

Lunar Day: 28.91 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+42.9°

Azimuth15.3°

Distance359,343 km

Local Time11:40:09 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity67%

Temperature18°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:54 AM

Moonset6:00 PM

Sunrise7:27 AM

Sunset6:28 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

May 16, 2026 · 10:02 PM

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 1:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 10:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 12:01 PM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +51.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +57.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Swakopmund Today

The moon over Swakopmund is currently a New Moon with 0.2% illumination, on day 28.91 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +42.9° and azimuth is 15.3°, at a distance of 359,343 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:54 AM and moonset at 6:00 PM. Sunrise is at 7:27 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on May 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM CAT.

Current sky conditions in Swakopmund are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 67% humidity. The temperature is 18°C (64°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +42.9°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Swakopmund

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 4:55 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM CAT

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