May 2026 Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in Christchurch, New Zealand
Current Time (Local): 03:13:16
Moon Phase: Below horizon
Illumination: 1535.8%
Moon Direction: 75.5° ENE
Moon Altitude: -19.42°
Moon Distance: 370,571 km
Next Moonrise: Today, 05:10
Next Moonset: N/A
Next New Moon: 11 Sep 2026, 15:26
Next Full Moon: 27 Sep 2026, 05:48
Moonrise, Moonset and Moon Phase Calendar in Christchurch, May 2026
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| May | Moon | Moonrise/Moonset | Meridian Passing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonrise | Moonset | Moonrise | Time | Distance (km) | Illumination | ||
| 1 |
06:37
↑
(249° WSW)
|
16:51
↑
(114° ESE)
|
Does not pass meridian
(N/A)
|
N/A | 99.4% | ||
| 2 |
🌕 at 05:23
|
07:43
↑
(242° WSW)
|
17:16
↑
(120° ESE)
|
00:11
(64.7°)
|
395,743 | 99.8% | |
| 3 |
08:49
↑
(236° WSW)
|
17:47
↑
(125° SE)
|
00:57
(68.9°)
|
397,647 | 98.3% | ||
| 4 |
09:52
↑
(232° SW)
|
18:24
↑
(129° SE)
|
01:45
(72.0°)
|
399,004 | 95.1% | ||
| 5 |
10:51
↑
(230° SW)
|
19:10
↑
(130° SE)
|
02:35
(73.9°)
|
399,665 | 90.3% | ||
| 6 |
11:42
↑
(230° SW)
|
20:04
↑
(129° SE)
|
03:27
(74.3°)
|
399,470 | 84.1% | ||
| 7 |
12:25
↑
(232° SW)
|
21:05
↑
(126° SE)
|
04:18
(73.4°)
|
398,279 | 76.7% | ||
| 8 |
13:01
↑
(236° WSW)
|
22:10
↑
(122° ESE)
|
05:08
(71.1°)
|
395,999 | 68.2% | ||
| 9 |
13:30
↑
(242° WSW)
|
23:17
↑
(115° ESE)
|
05:56
(67.6°)
|
392,615 | 58.8% | ||
| 10 |
🌗 at 09:10
|
-
|
13:54
↑
(249° WSW)
|
06:42
(63.0°)
|
388,202 | 49.0% | |
| 11 |
00:25
↑
(108° ESE)
|
14:16
↑
(257° WSW)
|
07:27
(57.5°)
|
382,947 | 38.8% | ||
| 12 |
01:35
↑
(100° E)
|
14:36
↑
(265° W)
|
08:12
(51.4°)
|
377,151 | 28.9% | ||
| 13 |
02:45
↑
(90° E)
|
14:56
↑
(274° W)
|
08:57
(44.7°)
|
371,225 | 19.5% | ||
| 14 |
03:59
↑
(81° E)
|
15:17
↑
(283° WNW)
|
09:44
(37.9°)
|
365,659 | 11.4% | ||
| 15 |
05:17
↑
(72° ENE)
|
15:42
↑
(292° WNW)
|
10:35
(31.3°)
|
360,975 | 5.1% | ||
| 16 |
06:39
↑
(63° ENE)
|
16:13
↑
(300° WNW)
|
11:31
(25.4°)
|
357,651 | 1.2% | ||
| 17 |
🌑 at 08:00
|
08:04
↑
(55° NE)
|
16:53
↑
(307° NW)
|
12:32
(20.8°)
|
356,034 | 0.2% | |
| 18 |
09:26
↑
(50° NE)
|
17:45
↑
(310° NW)
|
13:37
(18.1°)
|
356,263 | 2.3% | ||
| 19 |
10:39
↑
(49° NE)
|
18:52
↑
(311° NW)
|
14:45
(17.6°)
|
358,245 | 7.2% | ||
| 20 |
11:36
↑
(51° NE)
|
20:09
↑
(307° NW)
|
15:50
(19.4°)
|
361,680 | 14.7% | ||
| 21 |
12:19
↑
(56° ENE)
|
21:29
↑
(301° WNW)
|
16:50
(23.0°)
|
366,143 | 23.9% | ||
| 22 |
12:52
↑
(63° ENE)
|
22:47
↑
(294° WNW)
|
17:44
(28.0°)
|
371,177 | 34.3% | ||
| 23 |
🌓 at 23:10
|
- |
13:17
↑
(71° ENE)
|
18:34
(33.7°)
|
376,360 | 45.1% | |
| 24 |
00:00
↑
(285° WNW)
|
13:39
↑
(80° E)
|
19:19
(39.9°)
|
381,355 | 55.8% | ||
| 25 |
01:10
↑
(276° W)
|
13:58
↑
(88° E)
|
20:02
(46.2°)
|
385,921 | 66.0% | ||
| 26 |
02:18
↑
(268° W)
|
14:16
↑
(96° E)
|
20:43
(52.3°)
|
389,911 | 75.2% | ||
| 27 |
03:23
↑
(259° W)
|
14:35
↑
(104° ESE)
|
21:25
(58.1°)
|
393,255 | 83.2% | ||
| 28 |
04:29
↑
(251° WSW)
|
14:56
↑
(112° ESE)
|
22:09
(63.2°)
|
395,938 | 89.8% | ||
| 29 |
05:34
↑
(244° WSW)
|
15:20
↑
(118° ESE)
|
22:54
(67.7°)
|
397,968 | 94.8% | ||
| 30 |
06:40
↑
(238° WSW)
|
15:48
↑
(124° ESE)
|
23:41
(71.1°)
|
399,358 | 98.1% | ||
| 31 |
🌕 at 20:45
|
07:44
↑
(234° SW)
|
16:24
↑
(128° SE)
|
Does not pass meridian
(N/A)
|
N/A | 99.7% | |
|
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions about the moon in Christchurch
What is the moon phase in Christchurch today?
The moon phase in Christchurch today is Waning Crescent. The moon is about 1535.8% illuminated.
What time are moonrise and moonset in Christchurch today?
In Christchurch today, moonrise is around Today, 05:10 local time.
When is the next full moon in Christchurch?
The next full moon visible from Christchurch is on 27 Sep 2026, 05:48.
When is the next new moon in Christchurch?
The next new moon for Christchurch is on 11 Sep 2026, 15:26.
Where can I see the current time in Christchurch?
You can check the current local time in Christchurch on its main time page.