Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in Christchurch, New Zealand
Right now in Christchurch the Moon is a Waning Crescent, 2.3% illuminated and 356,009 km from Earth (Supermoon (near perigee)), with the next moonrise toward the N: Tomorrow, 08:14.
Current Time (Local): 11:16:01
Moon Phase: Above horizon
Illumination: 2.3%
Moon Direction: 359.72° N
Moon Altitude: 19.23°
Moon Distance: 356,009 km (Supermoon (near perigee))
Angular Diameter: 33.4'
Moon Age: 28.1 days
Next Moonrise: Tomorrow, 08:14
Next Moonset: N/A
Next New Moon: 15 Jun 2026, 14:54
Next Full Moon: 30 Jun 2026, 11:56
Next Perigee (closest): 15 Jun 2026 (357,197 km)
Next Apogee (farthest): 28 Jun 2026 (406,264 km)
The moon over Christchurch is in its Waning Crescent phase, 2.3% illuminated. The next full moon is 30 Jun 2026, 11:56, and the next new moon is 15 Jun 2026, 14:54.
Moonrise, Moonset and Moon Phase Calendar in Christchurch, June 2026
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| Jun | Moon | Moonrise/Moonset | Meridian Passing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonrise | Moonset | Moonrise | Time | Distance (km) | Illumination | ||
| 1 |
08:44
↑
(231° SW)
|
17:07
↑
(130° SE)
|
00:31
(73.3°)
|
400,104 | 99.5% | ||
| 2 |
09:38
↑
(230° SW)
|
17:59
↑
(130° SE)
|
01:22
(74.2°)
|
400,182 | 97.5% | ||
| 3 |
10:24
↑
(232° SW)
|
18:58
↑
(127° SE)
|
02:13
(73.7°)
|
399,543 | 93.8% | ||
| 4 |
11:01
↑
(235° SW)
|
20:01
↑
(123° ESE)
|
03:04
(71.8°)
|
398,130 | 88.5% | ||
| 5 |
11:32
↑
(240° WSW)
|
21:07
↑
(117° ESE)
|
03:52
(68.7°)
|
395,887 | 81.7% | ||
| 6 |
11:57
↑
(247° WSW)
|
22:14
↑
(110° ESE)
|
04:39
(64.5°)
|
392,786 | 73.6% | ||
| 7 |
12:19
↑
(254° WSW)
|
23:21
↑
(102° ESE)
|
05:23
(59.4°)
|
388,839 | 64.5% | ||
| 8 |
🌗 at 22:00
|
-
|
12:39
↑
(262° W)
|
06:06
(53.6°)
|
384,128 | 54.5% | |
| 9 |
00:29
↑
(94° E)
|
12:58
↑
(271° W)
|
06:50
(47.3°)
|
378,827 | 44.0% | ||
| 10 |
01:39
↑
(85° E)
|
13:18
↑
(279° W)
|
07:35
(40.8°)
|
373,210 | 33.4% | ||
| 11 |
02:52
↑
(76° ENE)
|
13:40
↑
(288° WNW)
|
08:22
(34.2°)
|
367,654 | 23.3% | ||
| 12 |
04:10
↑
(67° ENE)
|
14:07
↑
(297° WNW)
|
09:14
(28.1°)
|
362,616 | 14.3% | ||
| 13 |
05:32
↑
(59° ENE)
|
14:42
↑
(304° NW)
|
10:11
(22.9°)
|
358,586 | 7.0% | ||
| 14 |
06:56
↑
(52° NE)
|
15:28
↑
(309° NW)
|
11:14
(19.2°)
|
356,010 | 2.2% | ||
| 15 |
🌑 at 14:54
|
08:14
↑
(49° NE)
|
16:28
↑
(311° NW)
|
12:22
(17.6°)
|
355,206 | 0.2% | |
| 16 |
09:20
↑
(50° NE)
|
17:42
↑
(309° NW)
|
13:29
(18.3°)
|
356,286 | 1.3% | ||
| 17 |
10:11
↑
(54° NE)
|
19:04
↑
(304° NW)
|
14:34
(21.2°)
|
359,127 | 5.4% | ||
| 18 |
10:49
↑
(60° ENE)
|
20:26
↑
(297° WNW)
|
15:33
(25.8°)
|
363,402 | 12.0% | ||
| 19 |
11:18
↑
(68° ENE)
|
21:44
↑
(288° WNW)
|
16:26
(31.5°)
|
368,653 | 20.5% | ||
| 20 |
11:42
↑
(77° ENE)
|
22:58
↑
(279° W)
|
17:14
(37.8°)
|
374,381 | 30.3% | ||
| 21 | - |
12:02
↑
(85° E)
|
17:59
(44.2°)
|
380,114 | 40.6% | ||
| 22 |
🌓 at 09:55
|
00:07
↑
(270° W)
|
12:21
↑
(94° E)
|
18:42
(50.5°)
|
385,463 | 51.0% | |
| 23 |
01:15
↑
(262° W)
|
12:40
↑
(102° ESE)
|
19:24
(56.5°)
|
390,142 | 61.1% | ||
| 24 |
02:21
↑
(254° WSW)
|
13:00
↑
(110° ESE)
|
20:07
(61.8°)
|
393,973 | 70.4% | ||
| 25 |
03:26
↑
(246° WSW)
|
13:23
↑
(116° ESE)
|
20:52
(66.5°)
|
396,870 | 78.8% | ||
| 26 |
04:32
↑
(240° WSW)
|
13:51
↑
(122° ESE)
|
21:38
(70.2°)
|
398,827 | 86.1% | ||
| 27 |
05:37
↑
(235° SW)
|
14:24
↑
(127° SE)
|
22:27
(72.8°)
|
399,886 | 91.9% | ||
| 28 |
06:38
↑
(231° SW)
|
15:04
↑
(129° SE)
|
23:18
(74.1°)
|
400,121 | 96.3% | ||
| 29 |
07:34
↑
(230° SW)
|
15:54
↑
(130° SE)
|
Does not pass meridian
(N/A)
|
N/A | 98.9% | ||
| 30 |
🌕 at 11:56
|
08:22
↑
(231° SW)
|
16:51
↑
(128° SE)
|
00:09
(74.0°)
|
399,615 | 99.9% | |
|
* All times are local time for Christchurch. Moonrise and moonset times are calculated for the geometric center of the Moon and account for Earth's atmospheric refraction. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Illumination is calculated at lunar noon (or local noon if meridian passage is not on this day). The table may show "-" for moonrise or moonset if the event does not occur on that specific local day, or if the Moon is circumpolar (always above or always below the horizon). Two moonrises or moonsets on the same day can occur due to the Moon's orbital motion and the definition of a local day. |
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Moonrise & Moonset in Christchurch Today
The Moon is above the horizon in Christchurch right now.
| Moonrise | Moonset | Up now? |
|---|---|---|
| 08:13 | 15:30 | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Moon in Christchurch
What moon phase is visible in Christchurch tonight?
The moon over Christchurch is currently in the Waning Crescent 🌘 phase, with 2.3% illumination.
What percentage of the moon is illuminated over Christchurch tonight?
2.3% of the visible disc of the moon is illuminated above Christchurch tonight.
What time does the moon rise in Christchurch next?
The next moonrise in Christchurch is at Tomorrow, 08:14 local time.
When is the next full moon visible from Christchurch?
The next full moon visible from Christchurch is on 30 Jun 2026, 11:56.
When is the next new moon visible from Christchurch?
The next new moon for observers in Christchurch is on 15 Jun 2026, 14:54. New moons are the best nights for stargazing due to minimal moonlight.
Where in the sky is the moon over Christchurch right now?
The moon over Christchurch is currently 19.23° above the horizon at an azimuth of 359.72° (N).
How far is the moon from Christchurch right now?
The moon is currently 356,009 from Earth (the same value applies to observers in Christchurch since lunar distance dwarfs city-to-city distances).
