What is the current moon phase in Yaoundé?

The current moon phase in Yaoundé is Waxing Crescent with 17.4% illumination, on day 3.63 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Yaoundé today?

The moon rises in Yaoundé at 9:39 AM today. Moonset is at 10:23 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Yaoundé?

Sunrise in Yaoundé is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Yaoundé?

The next full moon visible from Yaoundé is on May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM WAT.

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

The moon is currently at +31.2° altitude in Yaoundé, above the horizon at 62.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Yaoundé tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Yaoundé: Rain with 99% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 92%.

What color is the moon in Yaoundé right now?

The moon in Yaoundé currently appears silver-white at +31.2° 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 Yaoundé?

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

Moon in Yaoundé — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 17.4%

Lunar Day: 3.63 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+31.2°

Azimuth62.4°

Distance365,171 km

Local Time12:07:42 PM

SkyRain

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility10 km

Humidity92%

Temperature26°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:39 AM

Moonset10:23 PM

Sunrise6:01 AM

Sunset6:19 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 12:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 9:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 11:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 3:55 AM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 5:14 AM

Penumbral Begins2:25 AM

Partial Begins3:34 AM

Partial Ends6:53 AM

Penumbral Ends8:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +52.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 12:14 AM

Penumbral Begins10:13 PM

Penumbral Ends2:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +83.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 5:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Yaoundé Today

The moon over Yaoundé is currently a Waxing Crescent with 17.4% illumination, on day 3.63 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +31.2° and azimuth is 62.4°, at a distance of 365,171 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:39 AM and moonset at 10:23 PM. Sunrise is at 6:01 AM and sunset at 6:19 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM WAT.

Current sky conditions in Yaoundé are Rain with 99% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 92% humidity. The temperature is 26°C (79°F).

At +31.2° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Yaoundé

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 3:55 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 10:55 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 12:57 AM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM WAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM WAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM WAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 3:22 AM WAT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM WAT

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