What is the current moon phase in Sydney?

The current moon phase in Sydney is Waning Gibbous with 69.4% illumination, on day 20.71 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Sydney today?

The moon rises in Sydney at 10:53 PM today. Moonset is at 10:30 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Sydney?

Sunrise in Sydney is at 7:00 AM and sunset is at 4:59 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Sydney?

The next full moon visible from Sydney is on July 30, 2026 at 12:36 AM AEST.

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

The moon is currently at +50.2° altitude in Sydney, above the horizon at 317.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Sydney tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Sydney: Mostly Cloudy with 69% cloud cover and 20 km visibility. Humidity is 91%.

What color is the moon in Sydney right now?

The moon in Sydney currently appears silver-white at +50.2° 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

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 69.4%

Lunar Day: 20.71 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

Altitude+50.2°

Azimuth317.5°

Distance388,437 km

Local Time6:00:40 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover69%

Visibility20 km

Humidity91%

Temperature8°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:53 PM

Moonset10:30 AM

Sunrise7:00 AM

Sunset4:59 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌗

Last Quarter

Jul 8, 2026 · 5:29 AM

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 7:43 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 9:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 30, 2026 · 12:36 AM

Moon Calendar — July 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 · 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 Waning Gibbous with 69.4% illumination, on day 20.71 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +50.2° and azimuth is 317.5°, at a distance of 388,437 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:53 PM and moonset at 10:30 AM. Sunrise is at 7:00 AM and sunset at 4:59 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 8, 2026 at 5:29 AM AEST.

Current sky conditions in Sydney are Mostly Cloudy with 69% cloud cover, 20 km visibility, and 91% humidity. The temperature is 8°C (46°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +50.2°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Sydney

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 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
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 1:26 PM AEST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 at 6:43 AM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 at 2:48 AM AEST

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