What is the current moon phase in Tauranga?

The current moon phase in Tauranga is Waning Gibbous with 94.9% illumination, on day 16.39 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Tauranga today?

The moon rises in Tauranga at 7:46 PM today. Moonset is at 9:24 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Tauranga?

Sunrise in Tauranga is at 6:32 AM and sunset is at 7:04 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Tauranga?

The next full moon visible from Tauranga is on May 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM NZST.

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

The moon is currently at +44.1° altitude in Tauranga, above the horizon at 260.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Tauranga tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Tauranga: Mostly Cloudy with 56% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 75%.

What color is the moon in Tauranga right now?

The moon in Tauranga currently appears silver-white at +44.1° 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 Tauranga?

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

Moon in Tauranga — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 94.9%

Lunar Day: 16.39 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+44.1°

Azimuth260.4°

Distance400,947 km

Local Time11:42:09 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover56%

Visibility10 km

Humidity75%

Temperature19°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:46 PM

Moonset9:24 AM

Sunrise6:32 AM

Sunset7:04 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 4:52 PM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 11:52 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 2:32 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 2, 2026 · 5:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins1:25 PM

Partial Begins2:34 PM

Partial Ends5:53 PM

Penumbral Ends7:02 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +12.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 4:04 AM

Penumbral Begins3:58 AM

Penumbral Ends4:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +41.1°

Moon in Tauranga Today

The moon over Tauranga is currently a Waning Gibbous with 94.9% illumination, on day 16.39 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +44.1° and azimuth is 260.4°, at a distance of 400,947 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:46 PM and moonset at 9:24 AM. Sunrise is at 6:32 AM and sunset at 7:04 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM NZST.

Current sky conditions in Tauranga are Mostly Cloudy with 56% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 75% humidity. The temperature is 19°C (66°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +44.1°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Tauranga

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 11:52 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 2:32 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	May 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM NZST
🌑 New Moon	May 17, 2026 at 8:02 AM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 22, 2026 at 9:55 AM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM NZST

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