Moon Phase Today in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia

Q: What is the moon phase today in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia?

Today's moon phase in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia (April 28, 2026) is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated. The moon is 10.2 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia today?

In Esperance, Western Australia, Australia today, moonrise is at 15:16 and moonset is at 02:53. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 21:31.

Q: When is the next full moon in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia?

The next full moon in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia is on Friday, May 1, 2026, which is 4 days away. Full moon time: 01:23.

Q: When is the next new moon in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia?

The next new moon in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. New moon time: 04:02.

Q: How far is the moon from Esperance, Western Australia, Australia today?

The moon is 389,957 km from Esperance, Western Australia, Australia today (Average distance). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km.

Q: Is the moon visible in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia tonight?

The moon is currently above the horizon in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia. Moonrise: 15:16, Moonset: 02:53. Current illumination is 84.8%.

Q: What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Esperance, Western Australia, Australia?

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Esperance, Western Australia, Australia today is 30.64 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes.

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84.8%illuminated

🌙Moonrise15:16

⬆Transit21:31

🌑Moonset02:53

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 10.2 of 29.5 · 34.6% through lunar cycle

🌅Sunrise & Sunset→🕌Prayer Times→🕐Current Time→

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Phase🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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Illumination84.8%

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Moon Age10.22 days

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Distance389,957 kmAverage distance

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Angular Size30.64′ arcmin

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Position 21.8° alt · 288.4° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesEsperance

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Full Moon

Fri, May 1

01:23

in 4 days

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Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

05:20

in 12 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

04:02

in 19 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

19:02

in 26 days

April 2026 Moon Phase CalendarEsperance

← Mar Full Calendar May →

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

🌔

99.1%

🌔

99.9%

🌕

98.7%

🌖

95.7%

🌖

90.9%

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84.7%

🌖

77.3%

🌖

68.9%

🌖

59.9%

🌖

50.4%

🌘

40.7%

🌘

31.1%

🌘

22%

🌘

13.9%

🌘

7.2%

🌘

2.5%

🌑

0.3%

🌑

0.8%

🌒

4.2%

🌒

10.3%

🌒

18.6%

🌒

28.6%

🌒

39.5%

🌒

50.7%

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61.5%

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71.6%

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80.5%

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88%

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93.7%

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97.6%

🌑 New 🌒 Waxing Crescent 🌓 First Quarter 🌔 Waxing Gibbous 🌕 Full 🌖 Waning Gibbous 🌗 Last Quarter 🌘 Waning Crescent

Lunar Distance & PositionApril 28, 2026

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Distance from Earth

389,957 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

30.64′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

21.8° altitude

288.4° azimuth · Above horizon

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vs Average

+5,557 km

Average distance

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesEsperance

Month	🌕 Full Moon	🌑 New Moon
Jan	Feb 2	Jan 19
Feb	Mar 3	Feb 17
Mar	Apr 2	Mar 19
Apr Current	May 2	Apr 17
May	May 31	May 17
Jun	Jun 30	Jul 14
Jul	Jul 29	Aug 13
Aug	Aug 28	Sep 11
Sep	Sep 27	Oct 10
Oct	Oct 26	Nov 9
Nov	Nov 24	Dec 9
Dec	Dec 24	Jan 8

View full 2026 lunar calendar →

Photography WindowsGolden hour & moonrise overlap

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Golden Hour AM

06:23 AM – 06:57 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

04:40 PM – 05:14 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

15:16

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (19 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonEsperance

Yesterday

Mon, Apr 27

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Waxing Gibbous

80.5% illuminated

🌙 Rise14:51

🌑 Set01:53

📅 Age9.7 days

Today

Tue, Apr 28

🌔

Waxing Gibbous

84.8% illuminated

🌙 Rise15:16

🌑 Set02:53

📅 Age10.2 days

+4.3% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Wed, Apr 29

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Waxing Gibbous

93.7% illuminated

🌙 Rise15:42

🌑 Set03:52

📅 Age11.7 days

+8.9% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Esperance, Western Australia, Australia

🌙What is the moon phase today in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia today?

🌙When is the next full moon in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia?

🌙When is the next new moon in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia?

🌙How far is the moon from Esperance, Western Australia, Australia today?

🌙Is the moon visible in Esperance, Western Australia, Australia tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Esperance, Western Australia, Australia?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesAustralia

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇦🇺 Myrup, Western Australia	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	84.8%	15:17	02:54
🇦🇺 Gibson, Western Australia	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	84.8%	15:18	02:54
🇦🇺 Scaddan, Western Australia	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	84.8%	15:18	02:55
🇦🇺 Windabout, Western Australia	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	84.8%	15:17	02:54
🇦🇺 Monjingup, Western Australia	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	84.8%	15:17	02:54