Moon Phases – Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Q: What is the moon phase today in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom?

Today's moon phase in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (May 2, 2026) is Full Moon, 99% illuminated. The moon is 15.2 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom today?

In Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom today, moonrise is at 22:28 and moonset is at 05:00. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 01:02.

Q: When is the next full moon in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom?

The next full moon in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom is on Sunday, May 31, 2026, which is 29 days away. Full moon time: 09:46.

Q: When is the next new moon in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom?

The next new moon in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. New moon time: 21:02.

Q: How far is the moon from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom today?

The moon is 403,862 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom today (Average distance). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km.

Q: Is the moon visible in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom tonight?

The moon is currently below the horizon in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Moonrise: 22:28, Moonset: 05:00. At 98.9% illumination, the moon will be very bright tonight.

Q: What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom?

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom today is 29.59 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes.

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98.9%illuminated

🌙Moonrise22:28

⬆Transit01:02

🌑Moonset05:00

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 15.2 of 29.5 · 51.5% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌕 Full Moon

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Illumination98.9%

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Moon Age15.2 days

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Distance403,862 kmAverage distance

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Angular Size29.59′ arcmin

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Position -36.5° alt · 78.5° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesNewcastle upon Tyne

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Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

22:20

in 7 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

21:02

in 14 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

12:02

in 21 days

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Full Moon

Sun, May 31

09:46

in 29 days

May 2026 Moon Phase CalendarNewcastle upon Tyne

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Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

🌔

99.8%

🌕

99.3%

🌖

97%

🌖

93.1%

🌖

87.6%

🌖

80.8%

🌖

72.8%

🌖

63.9%

🌖

54.2%

🌘

44.2%

🌘

34.1%

🌘

24.4%

🌘

15.6%

🌘

8.2%

🌘

🌑

0.4%

🌑

0.8%

🌒

4.2%

🌒

10.3%

🌒

18.6%

🌒

28.4%

🌒

39.1%

🌒

49.9%

🌓

60.4%

🌔

70.2%

🌔

78.9%

🌔

86.3%

🌔

92.3%

🌔

96.5%

🌔

99.1%

🌔

99.8%

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

Lunar Distance & PositionMay 2, 2026

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Distance from Earth

403,862 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

29.59′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

-36.5° altitude

78.5° azimuth · Below horizon

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vs Average

+19,462 km

Average distance

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesNewcastle upon Tyne

Month	🌕 Full Moon	🌑 New Moon
Jan	Feb 1	Jan 18
Feb	Mar 3	Feb 17
Mar	Apr 2	Mar 19
Apr	May 1	Apr 17
May Current	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

05:24 AM – 06:16 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

07:50 PM – 08:42 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

22:28

⭐ Best — Full Moon rising!

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (14 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonNewcastle upon Tyne

Yesterday

Fri, May 1

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Waxing Gibbous

99.8% illuminated

🌙 Rise21:08

🌑 Set04:48

📅 Age14 days

Today

Sat, May 2

🌕

Full Moon

98.9% illuminated

🌙 Rise22:28

🌑 Set05:00

📅 Age15.2 days

-0.9% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Sun, May 3

🌖

Waning Gibbous

97% illuminated

🌙 Rise23:44

🌑 Set05:18

📅 Age16 days

-1.9% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

🌙What is the moon phase today in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom today?

🌙When is the next full moon in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom?

🌙When is the next new moon in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom?

🌙How far is the moon from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom today?

🌙Is the moon visible in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesUnited Kingdom

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇬🇧 Gateshead, England	🌕 Full Moon	98.9%	22:28	05:00
🇬🇧 Ouseburn, England	🌕 Full Moon	98.9%	22:28	05:00
🇬🇧 Jesmond, England	🌕 Full Moon	98.9%	22:28	05:00
🇬🇧 Gosforth, England	🌕 Full Moon	98.9%	22:28	05:00
🇬🇧 Walker Gate, England	🌕 Full Moon	98.9%	22:28	05:00