What is the current moon phase in Clifton?

The current moon phase in Clifton is Waxing Crescent with 22.5% illumination, on day 4.18 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Clifton today?

The moon rises in Clifton at 9:36 AM today. Moonset is at 12:12 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Clifton?

Sunrise in Clifton is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 8:24 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Clifton?

The next full moon visible from Clifton is on May 31, 2026 at 2:46 AM MDT.

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

The moon is currently at +70.6° altitude in Clifton, above the horizon at 218.1° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Clifton tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Clifton: Clear with 20% cloud cover and 8 km visibility. Humidity is 16%.

What color is the moon in Clifton right now?

The moon in Clifton currently appears silver-white at +70.6° 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 Clifton?

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

Moon in Clifton — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 22.5%

Lunar Day: 4.18 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+70.6°

Azimuth218.1°

Distance367,743 km

Local Time6:14:48 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover20%

Visibility8 km

Humidity16%

Temperature22°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:36 AM

Moonset12:12 AM

Sunrise5:56 AM

Sunset8:24 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 5:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 2:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 4:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 8:55 PM

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially 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: +41.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins2:13 PM

Penumbral Ends6:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +2.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 10:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Clifton Today

The moon over Clifton is currently a Waxing Crescent with 22.5% illumination, on day 4.18 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +70.6° and azimuth is 218.1°, at a distance of 367,743 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:36 AM and moonset at 12:12 AM. Sunrise is at 5:56 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM MDT.

Current sky conditions in Clifton are Clear with 20% cloud cover, 8 km visibility, and 16% humidity. The temperature is 22°C (72°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +70.6°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Clifton

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 2:46 AM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 5:06 AM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 8:36 AM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 11:37 AM MDT

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