Moon Phase Today in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Q: What is the moon phase today in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom?

Today's moon phase in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom (April 27, 2026) is Waxing Gibbous, 82% illuminated. The moon is 9.9 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom today?

In Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom today, moonrise is at 16:04 and moonset is at 04:35. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 22:27.

Q: When is the next full moon in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom?

The next full moon in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom is on Friday, May 1, 2026, which is 4 days away. Full moon time: 18:23.

Q: When is the next new moon in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom?

The next new moon in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. New moon time: 21:02.

Q: How far is the moon from Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom today?

The moon is 388,724 km from Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom today (Average distance). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km.

Q: Is the moon visible in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom tonight?

The moon is currently below the horizon in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom. Moonrise: 16:04, Moonset: 04:35. Current illumination is 82.3%.

Q: What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom?

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom today is 30.74 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes.

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82.3%illuminated

🌙Moonrise16:04

⬆Transit22:27

🌑Moonset04:35

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 9.9 of 29.5 · 33.5% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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Illumination82.3%

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Moon Age9.89 days

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Distance388,724 kmAverage distance

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Angular Size30.74′ arcmin

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Position -28.3° alt · 0.6° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesHighland

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Full Moon

Fri, May 1

18:23

in 4 days

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Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

22:20

in 13 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

21:02

in 19 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

12:02

in 26 days

April 2026 Moon Phase CalendarHighland

← Mar Full Calendar May →

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

🌔

99.5%

🌔

99.8%

🌕

98%

🌖

94.4%

🌖

89.2%

🌖

82.6%

🌖

74.9%

🌖

66.4%

🌖

57.1%

🌗

47.5%

🌘

37.8%

🌘

28.4%

🌘

19.5%

🌘

11.7%

🌘

5.6%

🌘

1.6%

🌑

0.1%

🌒

1.5%

🌒

5.7%

🌒

12.5%

🌒

21.4%

🌒

31.7%

🌒

42.7%

🌒

53.9%

🌓

64.6%

🌔

74.4%

🌔

82.9%

🌔

89.8%

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95%

🌔

98.4%

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

Lunar Distance & PositionApril 27, 2026

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Distance from Earth

388,724 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

30.74′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

-28.3° altitude

0.6° azimuth · Below horizon

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vs Average

+4,324 km

Average distance

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesHighland

Month	🌕 Full Moon	🌑 New Moon
Jan	Feb 1	Jan 18
Feb	Mar 3	Feb 17
Mar	Apr 2	Mar 19
Apr Current	May 1	Apr 17
May	May 31	May 16
Jun	Jun 30	Jul 14
Jul	Jul 29	Aug 12
Aug	Aug 28	Sep 11
Sep	Sep 26	Oct 10
Oct	Oct 26	Nov 9
Nov	Nov 24	Dec 9
Dec	Dec 24	Jan 7

View full 2026 lunar calendar →

Photography WindowsGolden hour & moonrise overlap

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Golden Hour AM

05:40 AM – 06:35 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

08:00 PM – 08:55 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

16:04

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (20 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonHighland

Yesterday

Sun, Apr 26

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Waxing Gibbous

74.4% illuminated

🌙 Rise14:39

🌑 Set04:31

📅 Age9 days

Today

Mon, Apr 27

🌔

Waxing Gibbous

82.3% illuminated

🌙 Rise16:04

🌑 Set04:35

📅 Age9.9 days

+7.9% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Tue, Apr 28

🌔

Waxing Gibbous

89.8% illuminated

🌙 Rise17:27

🌑 Set04:38

📅 Age11 days

+7.5% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

🌙What is the moon phase today in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom today?

🌙When is the next full moon in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom?

🌙When is the next new moon in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom?

🌙How far is the moon from Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom today?

🌙Is the moon visible in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesUnited Kingdom

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇬🇧 Strathpeffer, Scotland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	82.3%	16:02	04:33
🇬🇧 Beauly, Scotland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	82.3%	16:02	04:33
🇬🇧 Muir of Ord, Scotland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	82.3%	16:02	04:33
🇬🇧 Maryburgh, Scotland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	82.3%	16:02	04:33
🇬🇧 Conon Bridge, Scotland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	82.3%	16:02	04:33