What is the current moon phase in Carlsbad?

The current moon phase in Carlsbad is Waxing Gibbous with 92.5% illumination, on day 12.59 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Carlsbad today?

The moon rises in Carlsbad at 6:17 PM today. Moonset is at 3:53 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad?

Sunrise in Carlsbad is at 6:27 AM and sunset is at 7:29 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Carlsbad?

The next full moon visible from Carlsbad is on Aug 27, 2026 · 10:18 PM MDT.

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

The moon is currently at +18.8° altitude in Carlsbad, above the horizon at 224.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Carlsbad tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Carlsbad: — with — cloud cover and — visibility. Humidity is —.

What color is the moon in Carlsbad right now?

The moon in Carlsbad currently appears slightly warm at +18.8° 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 Carlsbad?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Carlsbad is a partial on August 27, 2026. Visibility from Carlsbad: full.

Moon in Carlsbad — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 92.5%

Lunar Day: 12.59 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+18.8°

Azimuth224.3°

Distance400,241 km

Local Time1:53:27 AM

Sky—

Cloud Cover—

Visibility—

Humidity—

Temperature—

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:17 PM

Moonset3:53 AM

Sunrise6:27 AM

Sunset7:29 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 27, 2026 · 10:18 PM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 1:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 10, 2026 · 9:26 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 2:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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31%

21%

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17%

26%

36%

46%

56%

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98%

Fully Visible

100%

97%

92%

85%

Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 27, 2026 · 10:14 PM

Penumbral Begins7:25 PM

Partial Begins8:34 PM

Partial Ends11:53 PM

Penumbral Ends1:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +48.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins2:13 PM

Penumbral Ends6:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +4.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 10:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Carlsbad Today

The moon over Carlsbad is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 92.5% illumination, on day 12.59 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +18.8° and azimuth is 224.3°, at a distance of 400,241 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:17 PM and moonset at 3:53 AM. Sunrise is at 6:27 AM and sunset at 7:29 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 27, 2026 · 10:18 PM MDT.

Upcoming Phases — Carlsbad

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 27, 2026 · 10:18 PM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 1:51 AM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 10, 2026 · 9:26 PM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 2:43 PM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 10:48 AM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 7:24 AM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 9:50 AM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 10:13 AM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 25, 2026 · 10:12 PM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 1:29 PM MST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 12:02 AM MST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 4:48 AM MST

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