Moon Phase & Moonrise Today in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Q: What is the moon phase today in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

Today's moon phase in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria (May 4, 2026) is Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated. The moon is 16.7 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today?

In Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today, moonrise is at 21:11 and moonset is at 07:56. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 02:03.

Q: When is the next full moon in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

The next full moon in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria is on Sunday, May 31, 2026, which is 27 days away. Full moon time: 09:46.

Q: When is the next new moon in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

The next new moon in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. New moon time: 21:02.

Q: How far is the moon from Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today?

The moon is 405,602 km from Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today (Apogee (farthest)). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km. The moon is near apogee — farther and smaller than average (Micromoon).

Q: Is the moon visible in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria tonight?

The moon is currently above the horizon in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Moonrise: 21:11, Moonset: 07:56. At 94.3% illumination, the moon will be very bright tonight.

Q: What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today is 29.46 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes. Being near apogee, the moon appears smaller than average.

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94.3%illuminated

🌙Moonrise21:11

⬆Transit02:03

🌑Moonset07:56

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 16.7 of 29.5 · 56.5% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌖 Waning Gibbous

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Illumination94.3%

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Moon Age16.69 days

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Distance405,602 kmApogee (farthest)

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Angular Size29.46′ arcmin

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Position 29.4° alt · 230° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesZaria

🌗

Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

22:20

in 6 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

21:02

in 13 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

12:02

in 19 days

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Full Moon

Sun, May 31

09:46

in 27 days

May 2026 Moon Phase CalendarZaria

← Apr Full Calendar Jun →

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 4, 2026

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Distance from Earth

405,602 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

29.46′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

29.4° altitude

230° azimuth · Above horizon

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vs Average

+21,202 km

Apogee (farthest)

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Micromoon

The Moon is near apogee — smaller than average. Great night for stargazing!

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesZaria

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

06:09 AM – 06:38 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

06:13 PM – 06:42 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

21:11

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (13 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonZaria

Yesterday

Sun, May 3

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Waning Gibbous

97% illuminated

🌙 Rise20:19

🌑 Set07:08

📅 Age16 days

Today

Mon, May 4

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Waning Gibbous

94.3% illuminated

🌙 Rise21:11

🌑 Set07:56

📅 Age16.7 days

-2.7% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Tue, May 5

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Waning Gibbous

87.6% illuminated

🌙 Rise22:02

🌑 Set08:46

📅 Age18 days

-6.7% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

🌙What is the moon phase today in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today?

🌙When is the next full moon in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

🌙When is the next new moon in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

🌙How far is the moon from Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today?

🌙Is the moon visible in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesNigeria

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇳🇬 Hanwa, Kaduna State	🌖 Waning Gibbous	94.3%	21:11	07:56
🇳🇬 Kakeyi, Kaduna State	🌖 Waning Gibbous	94.3%	21:11	07:56
🇳🇬 Zabin Zaria, Kaduna State	🌖 Waning Gibbous	94.3%	21:11	07:56
🇳🇬 Dakace, Kaduna State	🌖 Waning Gibbous	94.3%	21:11	07:56
🇳🇬 Tukur Tukur, Kaduna State	🌖 Waning Gibbous	94.3%	21:11	07:56