Moon tonight · Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
Moon Phase Tonight in Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
Tonight's Moon in Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea is a first quarter, 46% illuminated, rising Mon, Oct 19, 12:14 PM GMT+10 and setting Mon, Oct 19, 12:21 AM GMT+10.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
46% illuminated · 7.6 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (Pacific/Port Moresby), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for -8.77°, 148.23°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 46% illumination moonlight is moderate: a strong aurora still shows, but faint activity and dim nebulae are washed out while the Moon is up.
Aurora at 8.8° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Popondetta: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea?
Tonight's Moon in Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea is a First Quarter, about 46% illuminated and 7.6 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-18 (UTC). The phase is the same worldwide; its tilt and the times it is above the horizon depend on your location.
What time is moonrise and moonset in Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea tonight?
The next moonrise in Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea is Mon, Oct 19, 12:14 PM GMT+10 and the next moonset is Mon, Oct 19, 12:21 AM GMT+10 (local time, Pacific/Port Moresby). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates with the astronomy-engine library and refer to the geometric rise and set of the Moon's upper limb.
How does tonight's moonlight affect stargazing and aurora viewing in Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea?
At 46% illumination moonlight is moderate: a strong aurora still shows, but faint activity and dim nebulae are washed out while the Moon is up. Check clear-sky and aurora conditions for Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.