What is the current moon phase in Cary?

The current moon phase in Cary is Last Quarter with 34.3% illumination, on day 24.03 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Cary today?

The moon rises in Cary at 12:47 AM today. Moonset is at 2:33 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cary?

Sunrise in Cary is at 6:06 AM and sunset is at 8:34 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Cary?

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

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

The moon is currently at -18.0° altitude in Cary, below the horizon at 52.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Cary tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Cary: Partly Cloudy with 44% cloud cover and 20 km visibility. Humidity is 76%.

What color is the moon in Cary right now?

The moon is currently below the horizon in Cary and not visible.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Cary?

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

Moon in Cary — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Last Quarter

Illumination: 34.3%

Lunar Day: 24.03 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude-18.0°

Azimuth52.9°

Distance371,674 km

Local Time11:39:49 PM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover44%

Visibility20 km

Humidity76%

Temperature33°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:47 AM

Moonset2:33 PM

Sunrise6:06 AM

Sunset8:34 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

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

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 5, 2026 · 10:22 PM

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: +43.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +25.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Cary Today

The moon over Cary is currently a Last Quarter with 34.3% illumination, on day 24.03 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is -18.0° and azimuth is 52.9°, at a distance of 371,674 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:47 AM and moonset at 2:33 PM. Sunrise is at 6:06 AM and sunset at 8:34 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Cary are Partly Cloudy with 44% cloud cover, 20 km visibility, and 76% humidity. The temperature is 33°C (91°F).

The moon is currently below the horizon and not visible from Cary.

Upcoming Phases — Cary

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 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
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 9:24 AM EDT

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