What is the current moon phase in Sydney?

The current moon phase in Sydney is New Moon with 1.8% illumination, on day 28.14 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Sydney today?

The moon rises in Sydney at 5:48 AM today. Moonset is at 3:36 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney?

Sunrise in Sydney is at 6:57 AM and sunset is at 4:52 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Sydney?

The next full moon visible from Sydney is on June 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM AEST.

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

The moon is currently at +26.4° altitude in Sydney, above the horizon at 18.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Sydney tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Sydney: Mostly Cloudy with 76% cloud cover and 37 km visibility. Humidity is 82%.

What color is the moon in Sydney right now?

The moon in Sydney currently appears slightly warm at +26.4° 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 Sydney?

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

Moon in Sydney — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

New Moon

Illumination: 1.8%

Lunar Day: 28.14 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini

Altitude+26.4°

Azimuth18.7°

Distance358,199 km

Local Time9:27:02 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility37 km

Humidity82%

Temperature14°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise5:48 AM

Moonset3:36 PM

Sunrise6:57 AM

Sunset4:52 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 12:55 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jun 22, 2026 · 7:55 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Strawberry Moon Micromoon

Jun 30, 2026 · 9:57 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jul 8, 2026 · 5:29 AM

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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 · 10:14 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: +61.8°

Moon in Sydney Today

The moon over Sydney is currently a New Moon with 1.8% illumination, on day 28.14 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +26.4° and azimuth is 18.7°, at a distance of 358,199 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 5:48 AM and moonset at 3:36 PM. Sunrise is at 6:57 AM and sunset at 4:52 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jun 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM AEST.

Current sky conditions in Sydney are Mostly Cloudy with 76% cloud cover, 37 km visibility, and 82% humidity. The temperature is 14°C (57°F).

At +26.4° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Sydney

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 7:55 AM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 5:29 AM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 9:06 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 30, 2026 at 12:36 AM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM AEST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 3:37 AM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 2:18 PM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 5:51 PM AEST

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