What is the current moon phase in Tauranga?

The current moon phase in Tauranga is Waxing Crescent with 10.6% illumination, on day 2.80 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Tauranga today?

The moon rises in Tauranga at 10:56 AM today. Moonset is at 8:18 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Tauranga?

Sunrise in Tauranga is at 7:12 AM and sunset is at 5:11 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Tauranga?

The next full moon visible from Tauranga is on May 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM NZST.

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

The moon is currently at -79.3° altitude in Tauranga, below the horizon at 160.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Tauranga tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Tauranga: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 91%.

What color is the moon in Tauranga right now?

The moon is currently below the horizon in Tauranga and not visible.

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

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 10.6%

Lunar Day: 2.80 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude-79.3°

Azimuth160.3°

Distance361,887 km

Local Time3:20:27 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity91%

Temperature9°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:56 AM

Moonset8:18 PM

Sunrise7:12 AM

Sunset5:11 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 11:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 8:46 PM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 10:01 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 2:55 PM

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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 Waxing Crescent with 10.6% illumination, on day 2.80 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is -79.3° and azimuth is 160.3°, at a distance of 361,887 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:56 AM and moonset at 8:18 PM. Sunrise is at 7:12 AM and sunset at 5:11 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM NZST.

Current sky conditions in Tauranga are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 91% humidity. The temperature is 9°C (48°F).

The moon is currently below the horizon and not visible from Tauranga.

Upcoming Phases — Tauranga

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 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
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 7:29 AM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM NZST

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