What is the current moon phase in Boston?

The current moon phase in Boston is Waning Gibbous with 89.9% illumination, on day 18.09 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Boston today?

The moon rises in Boston at 10:43 PM today. Moonset is at 8:32 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Boston?

Sunrise in Boston is at 5:12 AM and sunset is at 8:24 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Boston?

The next full moon visible from Boston is on July 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT.

What is the moon's altitude in Boston right now?

The moon is currently at +22.5° altitude in Boston, above the horizon at 145.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Boston tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Boston: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 25 km visibility. Humidity is 66%.

What color is the moon in Boston right now?

The moon in Boston currently appears slightly warm at +22.5° altitude. This color is caused by Rayleigh scattering — the same atmospheric effect that makes sunsets orange and red.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Boston?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Boston is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Boston: full.

Moon in Boston — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 89.9%

Lunar Day: 18.09 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♒ Aquarius

Altitude+22.5°

Azimuth145.3°

Distance398,539 km

Local Time1:05:51 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility25 km

Humidity66%

Temperature32°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:43 PM

Moonset8:32 AM

Sunrise5:12 AM

Sunset8:24 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 3:29 PM

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 5:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 7:06 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 10:36 AM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 12:14 AM

Penumbral Begins9:25 PM

Partial Begins10:34 PM

Partial Ends1:53 AM

Penumbral Ends3:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +37.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +29.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Boston Today

The moon over Boston is currently a Waning Gibbous with 89.9% illumination, on day 18.09 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +22.5° and azimuth is 145.3°, at a distance of 398,539 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:43 PM and moonset at 8:32 AM. Sunrise is at 5:12 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Boston are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 25 km visibility, and 66% humidity. The temperature is 32°C (90°F).

At +22.5° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Boston

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 7:06 AM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 19, 2026 at 10:47 PM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 12:18 AM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 3:51 AM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 10, 2026 at 11:26 PM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 12:48 PM EDT

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