Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in McMurdo Station, Antarctica

🌑 New Moon

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12:47:12 NZST
Monday, June 15, 2026

Current Time (Local): 12:47:12

Moon Phase: Below horizon

Illumination: 18.3%

Moon Direction: 359.94° N

Moon Altitude: -16.78°

Moon Distance: 358,975 km


Next Moonrise: Moon does not rise soon

Next Moonset: N/A


Next New Moon: 15 Jun 2026, 14:54

Next Full Moon: 30 Jun 2026, 11:56

Moonrise, Moonset and Moon Phase Calendar in McMurdo Station, June 2026

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Jun Moon Moonrise/Moonset Meridian Passing
Moonrise Moonset Moonrise Time Distance (km) Illumination
1   -   00:56
( 38.6° )
402,221 99.5%
2   -   01:47
( 39.5° )
402,239 97.5%
3   -   02:38
( 38.9° )
401,617 93.8%
4   -   03:28
( 37.0° )
400,294 88.5%
5   -   04:17
( 33.9° )
398,203 81.7%
6   -   05:03
( 29.7° )
395,297 73.6%
7  
16:06
(209° SSW)
20:51
(141° SE)
05:48
( 24.6° )
391,571 64.5%
8
🌗 at 22:00
-
14:25
(244° WSW)
  06:31
( 18.8° )
387,088 54.5%
9
00:10
(103° ESE)
13:14
(273° W)
  07:14
( 12.6° )
382,003 44.0%
10
03:11
(69° ENE)
11:57
(303° WNW)
  07:59
( 6.2° )
376,575 33.4%
11
07:40
(16° NNE)
09:16
(353° N)
  08:47
( 0.1° )
371,170 23.3%
12   -   09:38
( -6.3° )
366,240 14.3%
13   -   10:36
( -11.6° )
362,279 7.0%
14   -   11:39
( -15.2° )
359,747 2.2%
15
🌑 at 14:54
  -   12:46
( -16.8° )
358,975 0.2%
16   -   13:54
( -16.0° )
360,085 1.3%
17   -   14:59
( -13.1° )
362,944 5.4%
18   -   15:58
( -8.5° )
367,205 12.0%
19   -   16:51
( -1.7° )
372,394 20.5%
20
14:42
(42° NE)
21:20
(307° NW)
  17:39
( 3.6° )
378,002 30.3%
21   -
13:14
(75° ENE)
18:23
( 9.8° )
383,562 40.6%
22
🌓 at 09:55
 
00:28
(271° W)
12:05
(103° ESE)
19:06
( 16.0° )
388,695 51.0%
23  
03:26
(238° WSW)
10:47
(132° SE)
19:49
( 21.9° )
393,132 61.1%
24   -   20:32
( 27.2° )
396,712 70.4%
25   -   21:16
( 31.9° )
399,373 78.8%
26   -   22:03
( 35.5° )
401,125 86.1%
27   -   22:52
( 38.1° )
402,033 91.9%
28   -   23:43
( 39.3° )
402,186 96.3%
29   -   Does not pass meridian
( N/A )
N/A 98.9%
30
🌕 at 11:56
  -   00:34
( 39.2° )
401,676 99.9%
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Moon Phases in McMurdo Station — FAQ

Answers refreshed daily based on tonight's actual moon phase in McMurdo Station.

What is the current moon phase in McMurdo Station?
The moon is currently in an intermediate phase, with unspecified of its visible disk illuminated as seen from McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The phase changes continuously through the ~29.5-day synodic cycle, advancing roughly 12.2° each day.
What time does the moon rise tonight in McMurdo Station?
In McMurdo Station, moonrise tonight is at N/A local time, and moonset is at N/A. The exact times shift by ~50 minutes later each day.
Why does the moon look different each night?
What you see is the moon reflecting the sun's light from different angles as it orbits Earth. From New Moon (0%% illuminated) it grows through First Quarter (50%%) and Full Moon (100%%) to Last Quarter (50%%) and back. Cloud cover, the moon's distance (perigee/apogee), and atmospheric refraction all subtly change how it appears.
When is the next full moon visible from McMurdo Station?
The next full moon is on an upcoming date. Full moons rise around sunset and set around sunrise; if the weather cooperates, any open eastern horizon in McMurdo Station will give a clear view at moonrise.
When is the next new moon for McMurdo Station?
The next new moon is on an upcoming date. New moons are invisible because the moon is between Earth and the sun; this is also the best window for stargazing, as the sky stays dark all night.
Why does the moon sometimes look orange at the horizon?
When the moon (or sun) is near the horizon, its light passes through much more atmosphere than when overhead. Air molecules scatter the blue end of the spectrum away, leaving the warmer red/orange wavelengths to reach the eye. Dust and humidity intensify the effect.

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