What is the current moon phase in Wellington?

The current moon phase in Wellington is Waning Gibbous with 54.7% illumination, on day 22.22 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Wellington today?

The moon rises in Wellington at 12:05 AM today. Moonset is at 11:55 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Wellington?

Sunrise in Wellington is at 7:48 AM and sunset is at 5:49 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Wellington?

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

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

The moon is currently at +20.0° altitude in Wellington, above the horizon at 293.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Wellington tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Wellington: Clear with 13% cloud cover and 39 km visibility. Humidity is 91%.

What color is the moon in Wellington right now?

The moon in Wellington currently appears slightly warm at +20.0° 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 Wellington?

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

Moon in Wellington — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 54.7%

Lunar Day: 22.22 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude+20.0°

Azimuth293.8°

Distance381,059 km

Local Time10:09:43 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover13%

Visibility39 km

Humidity91%

Temperature11°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:05 AM

Moonset11:55 AM

Sunrise7:48 AM

Sunset5:49 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌗

Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 9:29 PM

🌑

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: +44.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +45.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +3.3°

Moon in Wellington Today

The moon over Wellington is currently a Waning Gibbous with 54.7% illumination, on day 22.22 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +20.0° and azimuth is 293.8°, at a distance of 381,059 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:05 AM and moonset at 11:55 AM. Sunrise is at 7:48 AM and sunset at 5:49 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Wellington are Clear with 13% cloud cover, 39 km visibility, and 91% humidity. The temperature is 11°C (52°F).

At +20.0° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Wellington

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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