What is the current moon phase in Chicago?

The current moon phase in Chicago is Waning Crescent with 4.5% illumination, on day 27.58 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Chicago today?

The moon rises in Chicago at 4:41 AM today. Moonset is at 5:16 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago?

Sunrise in Chicago is at 6:55 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Chicago?

The next full moon visible from Chicago is on Oct 25, 2026 · 11:12 PM CDT.

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

The moon is currently at +46.1° altitude in Chicago, above the horizon at 205.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Chicago tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Chicago: Clear with 1% cloud cover and 22 km visibility. Humidity is 74%.

What color is the moon in Chicago right now?

The moon in Chicago currently appears silver-white at +46.1° 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 Chicago?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Chicago is a Penumbral Eclipse on February 20, 2027. Visibility from Chicago: Partially Visible.

Moon in Chicago — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 4.5%

Lunar Day: 27.58 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♍ Virgo

Altitude+46.1°

Azimuth205.6°

Distance380,353 km

Local Time12:16:19 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover1%

Visibility22 km

Humidity74%

Temperature8°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:41 AM

Moonset5:16 PM

Sunrise6:55 AM

Sunset6:20 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Oct 10, 2026 · 10:50 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Oct 18, 2026 · 11:13 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Hunter's Moon

Oct 25, 2026 · 11:12 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Nov 1, 2026 · 2:29 PM

Moon Calendar — October 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 5:14 PM

Penumbral Begins3:13 PM

Penumbral Ends7:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +17.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 11:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 17, 2027 · 2:14 AM

Penumbral Begins12:24 AM

Penumbral Ends4:03 AM

Magnitude: -0.525 Peak Altitude: +34.3°

Moon in Chicago Today

The moon over Chicago is currently a Waning Crescent with 4.5% illumination, on day 27.58 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +46.1° and azimuth is 205.6°, at a distance of 380,353 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:41 AM and moonset at 5:16 PM. Sunrise is at 6:55 AM and sunset at 6:20 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon · Oct 10, 2026 · 10:50 AM CDT.

Current sky conditions in Chicago are Clear with 1% cloud cover, 22 km visibility, and 74% humidity. The temperature is 8°C (46°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +46.1°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Chicago

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 10:50 AM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 11:13 AM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 25, 2026 · 11:12 PM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 2:29 PM CST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 1:02 AM CST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 5:48 AM CST
🌕 Full Moon	Nov 24, 2026 · 8:53 AM CST
🌗 Last Quarter	Dec 1, 2026 · 12:08 AM CST
🌑 New Moon	Dec 8, 2026 · 6:51 PM CST
🌓 First Quarter	Dec 16, 2026 · 11:42 PM CST
🌕 Full Moon	Dec 23, 2026 · 7:28 PM CST
🌗 Last Quarter	Dec 30, 2026 · 1:00 PM CST

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