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Moon Phase Today in Canberra

Australia · Tuesday, July 21, 2026

CanberraAustralia2:19 AM localChange location
Waxing Crescent
42.3% illuminated
Moonrise10:25 AM↑ E (99°)
Moonset11:38 PM↓ WSW (257°)
Moon right nowBelow horizonSW (230°)
Distance391,931 km
Illumination42.3%
Next full moonJul 30, 12:36 AM
Next new moonAug 13, 3:37 AM

Moon today in Canberra

EventTimeDirection / altitude
Moonrise10:25 AME (99°)
Highest point (meridian)4:57 PM63° up
Moonset11:38 PMWSW (257°)

Upcoming moon phases

🌓 First QuarterJul 21, 9:06 PM
🌕 Full MoonJul 30, 12:36 AM
🌗 Last QuarterAug 6, 12:21 PM
🌑 New MoonAug 13, 3:37 AM

Phase times are the same worldwide (the Moon's phase is a global quantity), shown here in Canberra's local time. Moonrise, moonset, and the live position are specific to this location and computed for sea level with standard refraction. The Moon is bright enough to wash out faint stars from roughly first quarter through last quarter, especially around the full moon — the darkest skies for stargazing fall near the new moon.

About today's moon in Canberra

Today in Canberra, the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase, about 42.3% illuminated. Moonrise is at 10:25 AM and moonset is at 11:38 PM. The next full moon is Jul 30, 12:36 AM.

For the moon phase on any other date, or to compare with another city, use the Moon Calculator, browse the full year of moon phases, or see today's sunrise and sunset in Canberra.

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Frequently asked questions

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How often does the moon phase change?

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