Moon Phase Today in Western Downs, Queensland, Australia

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

Today's moon phase in Western Downs, Queensland, Australia (April 29, 2026) is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated. The moon is 12 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

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

In Western Downs, Queensland, Australia today, moonrise is at 15:51 and moonset is at 03:52. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 22:16.

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

The next full moon in Western Downs, Queensland, Australia is on Friday, May 1, 2026, which is 2 days away. Full moon time: 03:23.

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

The next new moon in Western Downs, Queensland, Australia is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. New moon time: 06:02.

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

The moon is 396,035 km from Western Downs, Queensland, Australia today (Average distance). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km.

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

The moon is currently above the horizon in Western Downs, Queensland, Australia. Moonrise: 15:51, Moonset: 03:52. At 95.1% illumination, the moon will be very bright tonight.

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

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Western Downs, Queensland, Australia today is 30.17 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes.

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95.1%illuminated

🌙Moonrise15:51

⬆Transit22:16

🌑Moonset03:52

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 12 of 29.5 · 40.6% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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Illumination95.1%

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Moon Age11.99 days

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Distance396,035 kmAverage distance

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Angular Size30.17′ arcmin

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Position 69.6° alt · 26.3° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesWestern Downs

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Full Moon

Fri, May 1

03:23

in 2 days

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Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

07:20

in 10 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

06:02

in 17 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

21:02

in 24 days

April 2026 Moon Phase CalendarWestern Downs

← Mar Full Calendar May →

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

🌔

98.9%

🌔

99.9%

🌕

98.9%

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96%

🌖

91.4%

🌖

85.3%

🌖

78%

🌖

69.7%

🌖

60.7%

🌖

51.2%

🌘

41.5%

🌘

31.9%

🌘

22.7%

🌘

14.5%

🌘

7.7%

🌘

2.8%

🌑

0.3%

🌑

0.6%

🌒

3.8%

🌒

9.7%

🌒

17.9%

🌒

27.7%

🌒

38.6%

🌒

49.7%

🌓

60.7%

🌔

70.8%

🌔

79.8%

🌔

87.4%

🌔

93.3%

🌔

97.3%

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

Lunar Distance & PositionApril 29, 2026

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Distance from Earth

396,035 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

30.17′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

69.6° altitude

26.3° azimuth · Above horizon

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vs Average

+11,635 km

Average distance

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesWestern Downs

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	Jun 15
Jul	Jul 30	Aug 13
Aug	Aug 28	Sep 11
Sep	Sep 27	Oct 11
Oct	Oct 26	Nov 9
Nov	Nov 25	Dec 9
Dec	Dec 24	Jan 8

View full 2026 lunar calendar →

Photography WindowsGolden hour & moonrise overlap

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Golden Hour AM

06:21 AM – 06:53 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

04:57 PM – 05:29 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

15:51

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (18 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonWestern Downs

Yesterday

Tue, Apr 28

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Waxing Gibbous

87.4% illuminated

🌙 Rise15:22

🌑 Set02:57

📅 Age10.6 days

Today

Wed, Apr 29

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Waxing Gibbous

95.1% illuminated

🌙 Rise15:51

🌑 Set03:52

📅 Age12 days

+7.7% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Thu, Apr 30

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Waxing Gibbous

97.3% illuminated

🌙 Rise16:21

🌑 Set04:46

📅 Age12.6 days

+2.2% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Western Downs, Queensland, Australia

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

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

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

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

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

🌙Is the moon visible in Western Downs, Queensland, Australia tonight?

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

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesAustralia

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇦🇺 Westcourt, Queensland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	95.1%	15:52	03:53
🇦🇺 Chinchilla, Queensland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	95.1%	15:50	03:51
🇦🇺 Miles, Queensland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	95.1%	15:52	03:53
🇦🇺 Wieambilla, Queensland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	95.1%	15:51	03:51
🇦🇺 Condamine, Queensland	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	95.1%	15:52	03:53