What is the current moon phase in Yanchep?

The current moon phase in Yanchep is Waxing Gibbous with 89.9% illumination, on day 12.12 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Yanchep today?

The moon rises in Yanchep at 3:10 PM today. Moonset is at 4:54 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Yanchep?

Sunrise in Yanchep is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 5:57 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Yanchep?

The next full moon visible from Yanchep is on Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM AWST.

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

The moon is currently at +2.7° altitude in Yanchep, above the horizon at 243.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Yanchep tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Yanchep: Clear with 2% cloud cover and 53 km visibility. Humidity is 63%.

What color is the moon in Yanchep right now?

The moon in Yanchep currently appears golden-orange at +2.7° 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 Yanchep?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Yanchep is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Yanchep: none.

Moon in Yanchep — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 89.9%

Lunar Day: 12.12 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+2.7°

Azimuth243.2°

Distance401,451 km

Local Time4:36:33 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover2%

Visibility53 km

Humidity63%

Temperature16°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise3:10 PM

Moonset4:54 AM

Sunrise6:42 AM

Sunset5:57 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 3:51 PM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 11:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 19, 2026 · 4:43 AM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 12:14 PM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 7:14 AM

Penumbral Begins5:13 AM

Penumbral Ends9:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +8.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 19, 2027 · 12:04 AM

Penumbral Begins11:58 PM

Penumbral Ends12:09 AM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +80.0°

Moon in Yanchep Today

The moon over Yanchep is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 89.9% illumination, on day 12.12 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +2.7° and azimuth is 243.2°, at a distance of 401,451 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 3:10 PM and moonset at 4:54 AM. Sunrise is at 6:42 AM and sunset at 5:57 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM AWST.

Current sky conditions in Yanchep are Clear with 2% cloud cover, 53 km visibility, and 63% humidity. The temperature is 16°C (61°F).

At just +2.7° above the horizon, the moon appears golden-orange as its light passes through over 10 times the normal thickness of Earth's atmosphere — the same Rayleigh scattering effect that makes sunsets red. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Yanchep

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM AWST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 3:51 PM AWST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 11:26 AM AWST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 · 4:43 AM AWST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 27, 2026 · 12:48 AM AWST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 9:24 PM AWST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 11:50 PM AWST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 19, 2026 · 12:13 AM AWST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 12:12 PM AWST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 2, 2026 · 4:29 AM AWST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 3:02 PM AWST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 7:48 PM AWST

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