What is the current moon phase in Welkom?

The current moon phase in Welkom is Waning Gibbous with 65.5% illumination, on day 21.12 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Welkom today?

The moon rises in Welkom at 11:30 PM today. Moonset is at 10:57 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Welkom?

Sunrise in Welkom is at 7:04 AM and sunset is at 5:30 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Welkom?

The next full moon visible from Welkom is on July 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +38.8° altitude in Welkom, above the horizon at 295.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Welkom tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Welkom: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 34 km visibility. Humidity is 57%.

What color is the moon in Welkom right now?

The moon in Welkom currently appears silver-white at +38.8° 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 Welkom?

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

Moon in Welkom — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 65.5%

Lunar Day: 21.12 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

Altitude+38.8°

Azimuth295.9°

Distance386,521 km

Local Time7:50:08 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility34 km

Humidity57%

Temperature0°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise11:30 PM

Moonset10:57 AM

Sunrise7:04 AM

Sunset5:30 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 9:29 PM

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 11:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 1:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 4:36 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +39.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +49.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +7.2°

Moon in Welkom Today

The moon over Welkom is currently a Waning Gibbous with 65.5% illumination, on day 21.12 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +38.8° and azimuth is 295.9°, at a distance of 386,521 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 11:30 PM and moonset at 10:57 AM. Sunrise is at 7:04 AM and sunset at 5:30 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Welkom are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 34 km visibility, and 57% humidity. The temperature is 0°C (32°F).

At +38.8° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Welkom

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 4:47 AM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 6:18 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 5:26 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM SAST

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