Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 03:38 AM
- Moonset 02:31 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 18.91%
Moon Times for Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia
Moonrise in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia today is at 03:38 AM and moonset is at 02:31 PM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 18.91 % illumination.
- Moonrise03:38 AM
- Moonset02:31 PM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination18.91%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 04:41 AM
- Moonset 03:38 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 10.56%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 9, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 18.91%
What does this mean?
A small crescent sliver is visible, shrinking day by day before the New Moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 10.56%
Illumination: 10.56%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 18.91%
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The moon is 18.91% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
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Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
03:38 AM
02:31 PM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
New Moon
August 13, 2026
First Quarter
August 21, 2026
Full Moon
August 29, 2026
Last Quarter
September 5, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
03:38 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 02:31 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
18.91%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
18.91%
With 18.91% moon illumination, the sky is moderately bright. Best stargazing when illumination is below 30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about moonrise, moonset, and moon phases for this location.
What time is moonrise in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia today?
Moonrise in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia today is at 03:38 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia today?
Moonset in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia today is at 02:31 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 18.91% illumination in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia today.
When is the next full moon in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia?
The next full moon is approximately 3 days away. Check the major phases section above for exact dates.
Will the moon be visible tonight in Cairns Northern Beaches, Queensland, Australia?
With 18.91% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for March 2029
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 March 2029 | Thu | 07:08 PM | 06:38 AM | 99.83% | Full Moon | -138.66 |
| 02 March 2029 | Fri | 07:49 PM | 07:38 AM | 98.75% | Waning Gibbous | 135.34 |
| 03 March 2029 | Sat | 08:31 PM | 08:45 AM | 94.97% | Waning Gibbous | 124.05 |
| 04 March 2029 | Sun | 09:17 PM | 09:42 AM | 88.70% | Waning Gibbous | 118.47 |
| 05 March 2029 | Mon | 10:07 PM | 10:46 AM | 80.31% | Waning Gibbous | 113.27 |
| 06 March 2029 | Tue | 11:01 PM | 11:51 AM | 70.34% | Waning Gibbous | 107.54 |
| 07 March 2029 | Wed | 11:59 PM | 12:54 PM | 59.41% | Waning Gibbous | 101.24 |
| 08 March 2029 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 01:54 PM | 48.17% | Last Quarter | 94.71 |
| 09 March 2029 | Fri | 12:59 AM | 02:48 PM | 37.24% | Waning Crescent | 88.48 |
| 10 March 2029 | Sat | 01:59 AM | 03:36 PM | 27.17% | Waning Crescent | 83.11 |
| 11 March 2029 | Sun | 02:58 AM | 04:19 PM | 18.39% | Waning Crescent | 79.07 |
| 12 March 2029 | Mon | 03:53 AM | 04:56 PM | 11.19% | Waning Crescent | 76.8 |
| 13 March 2029 | Tue | 04:45 AM | 05:31 PM | 5.75% | Waning Crescent | 77 |
| 14 March 2029 | Wed | 05:35 AM | 06:03 PM | 2.15% | Waning Crescent | 82.07 |
| 15 March 2029 | Thu | 06:24 AM | 06:35 PM | 0.39% | New Moon | 107.96 |
| 16 March 2029 | Fri | 07:12 AM | 07:07 PM | 0.42% | New Moon | -156 |
| 17 March 2029 | Sat | 08:00 AM | 07:41 PM | 2.19% | Waxing Crescent | -130.3 |
| 18 March 2029 | Sun | 08:50 AM | 08:18 PM | 5.64% | Waxing Crescent | -121.64 |
| 19 March 2029 | Mon | 09:40 AM | 08:58 PM | 10.68% | Waxing Crescent | -115.63 |
| 20 March 2029 | Tue | 10:34 AM | 09:43 PM | 17.22% | Waxing Crescent | -110.04 |
| 21 March 2029 | Wed | 11:28 AM | 10:32 PM | 25.13% | Waxing Crescent | -104.28 |
| 22 March 2029 | Thu | 12:22 PM | 11:26 PM | 34.21% | Waxing Crescent | -98.31 |
| 23 March 2029 | Fri | 01:16 PM | 12:00 AM | 44.20% | First Quarter | -92.3 |
| 24 March 2029 | Sat | 02:06 PM | 12:23 AM | 54.70% | First Quarter | -86.6 |
| 25 March 2029 | Sun | 02:54 PM | 01:23 AM | 65.27% | Waxing Gibbous | -81.61 |
| 26 March 2029 | Mon | 03:39 PM | 02:24 AM | 75.33% | Waxing Gibbous | -77.76 |
| 27 March 2029 | Tue | 04:22 PM | 03:25 AM | 84.32% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.5 |
| 28 March 2029 | Wed | 05:03 PM | 04:25 AM | 91.66% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.57 |
| 29 March 2029 | Thu | 05:44 PM | 05:25 AM | 96.84% | Waxing Gibbous | -80.19 |
| 30 March 2029 | Fri | 06:25 PM | 06:26 AM | 99.49% | Full Moon | -104.78 |
| 31 March 2029 | Sat | 07:09 PM | 07:28 AM | 99.41% | Full Moon | 147.92 |
| 01 April 2029 | Sun | 07:58 PM | 08:31 AM | 96.59% | Waning Gibbous | 123.18 |
| 02 April 2029 | Mon | 08:50 PM | 09:36 AM | 91.23% | Waning Gibbous | 113.44 |
| 03 April 2029 | Tue | 09:47 PM | 10:40 AM | 83.68% | Waning Gibbous | 105.63 |
| 04 April 2029 | Wed | 10:47 PM | 11:42 AM | 74.47% | Waning Gibbous | 98.22 |
| 05 April 2029 | Thu | 11:48 PM | 12:37 PM | 64.19% | Waning Gibbous | 91.21 |
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