What is the current moon phase in Charleston?

The current moon phase in Charleston is Waning Gibbous with 91% illumination, on day 17.18 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Charleston today?

The moon rises in Charleston at 10:30 PM today. Moonset is at 8:41 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Charleston?

Sunrise in Charleston is at 7:02 AM and sunset is at 7:42 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Charleston?

The next full moon visible from Charleston is on May 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT.

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

The moon is currently at +28.0° altitude in Charleston, above the horizon at 331.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Charleston tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Charleston: Clear with 5% cloud cover and 14 km visibility. Humidity is 91%.

What color is the moon in Charleston right now?

The moon in Charleston currently appears slightly warm at +28.0° 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 Charleston?

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

Moon in Charleston — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 91%

Lunar Day: 17.18 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+28.0°

Azimuth331.6°

Distance402,742 km

Local Time1:47:22 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover5%

Visibility14 km

Humidity91%

Temperature22°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:30 PM

Moonset8:41 AM

Sunrise7:02 AM

Sunset7:42 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 12:52 AM

🌑

New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 7:52 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 23, 2026 · 10:32 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 1:24 PM

Moon Calendar — April 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: +47.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +24.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Charleston Today

The moon over Charleston is currently a Waning Gibbous with 91% illumination, on day 17.18 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +28.0° and azimuth is 331.6°, at a distance of 402,742 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:30 PM and moonset at 8:41 AM. Sunrise is at 7:02 AM and sunset at 7:42 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Charleston are Clear with 5% cloud cover, 14 km visibility, and 91% humidity. The temperature is 22°C (72°F).

At +28.0° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Charleston

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 7:52 AM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 23, 2026 at 10:32 PM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	May 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM EDT
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 7:12 AM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 6:01 AM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM EDT

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