What is the current moon phase in Whanganui?

The current moon phase in Whanganui is Waning Crescent with 20.7% illumination, on day 25.31 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Whanganui today?

The moon rises in Whanganui at 2:46 AM today. Moonset is at 12:40 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Whanganui?

Sunrise in Whanganui is at 7:40 AM and sunset is at 5:10 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Whanganui?

The next full moon visible from Whanganui is on July 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM NZST.

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

The moon is currently at -59.3° altitude in Whanganui, below the horizon at 112.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Whanganui tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Whanganui: — with — cloud cover and — visibility. Humidity is —.

What color is the moon in Whanganui right now?

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

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Whanganui?

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

Moon in Whanganui — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 20.7%

Lunar Day: 25.31 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude-59.3°

Azimuth112.7°

Distance365,708 km

Local Time10:26:36 PM

Sky—

Cloud Cover—

Visibility—

Humidity—

Temperature—

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:46 AM

Moonset12:40 PM

Sunrise7:40 AM

Sunset5:10 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 9:43 PM

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First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 11:06 PM

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Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 30, 2026 · 2:36 AM

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Last Quarter

Aug 6, 2026 · 2:22 PM

Moon Calendar — July 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: +11.9°

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: +41.8°

Moon in Whanganui Today

The moon over Whanganui is currently a Waning Crescent with 20.7% illumination, on day 25.31 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is -59.3° and azimuth is 112.7°, at a distance of 365,708 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:46 AM and moonset at 12:40 PM. Sunrise is at 7:40 AM and sunset at 5:10 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM NZST.

Upcoming Phases — Whanganui

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 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
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM NZST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM NZST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM NZST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM NZST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 at 5:48 AM NZDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 4, 2026 at 2:24 AM NZDT

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