What is the current moon phase in Tarneit?

The current moon phase in Tarneit is Waxing Crescent with 16.3% illumination, on day 3.51 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Tarneit today?

The moon rises in Tarneit at 11:07 AM today. Moonset is at 8:31 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Tarneit?

Sunrise in Tarneit is at 7:18 AM and sunset is at 5:16 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Tarneit?

The next full moon visible from Tarneit is on May 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM AEST.

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

The moon is currently at +16.8° altitude in Tarneit, above the horizon at 325.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Tarneit tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Tarneit: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 81%.

What color is the moon in Tarneit right now?

The moon in Tarneit currently appears slightly warm at +16.8° 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 Tarneit?

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

Moon in Tarneit — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 16.3%

Lunar Day: 3.51 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+16.8°

Azimuth325.4°

Distance364,663 km

Local Time6:20:56 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 km

Humidity81%

Temperature14°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise11:07 AM

Moonset8:31 PM

Sunrise7:18 AM

Sunset5:16 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 9:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 6:46 PM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 8:01 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 12:55 PM

Moon Calendar — May 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: +65.1°

Moon in Tarneit Today

The moon over Tarneit is currently a Waxing Crescent with 16.3% illumination, on day 3.51 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +16.8° and azimuth is 325.4°, at a distance of 364,663 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 11:07 AM and moonset at 8:31 PM. Sunrise is at 7:18 AM and sunset at 5:16 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM AEST.

Current sky conditions in Tarneit are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 81% humidity. The temperature is 14°C (57°F).

At +16.8° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Tarneit

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM AEST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM AEST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM AEST
🌑 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

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