What is the current moon phase in Columbus?

The current moon phase in Columbus is Waning Crescent with 17.3% illumination, on day 25.68 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Columbus today?

The moon rises in Columbus at 1:56 AM today. Moonset is at 5:37 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Columbus?

Sunrise in Columbus is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 9:04 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Columbus?

The next full moon visible from Columbus is on July 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM CDT.

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

The moon is currently at +32.0° altitude in Columbus, above the horizon at 275.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Columbus tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Columbus: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 19 km visibility. Humidity is 77%.

What color is the moon in Columbus right now?

The moon in Columbus currently appears silver-white at +32.0° 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 Columbus?

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

Moon in Columbus — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 17.3%

Lunar Day: 25.68 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+32.0°

Azimuth275.4°

Distance364,232 km

Local Time2:20:28 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility19 km

Humidity77%

Temperature28°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise1:56 AM

Moonset5:37 PM

Sunrise6:05 AM

Sunset9:04 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 4:43 AM

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First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 6:06 AM

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Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 9:36 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 5, 2026 · 9:22 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 27, 2026 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins8:25 PM

Partial Begins9:34 PM

Partial Ends12:53 AM

Penumbral Ends2:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +38.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 5:14 PM

Penumbral Begins3:13 PM

Penumbral Ends7:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +10.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 11:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Columbus Today

The moon over Columbus is currently a Waning Crescent with 17.3% illumination, on day 25.68 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +32.0° and azimuth is 275.4°, at a distance of 364,232 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 1:56 AM and moonset at 5:37 PM. Sunrise is at 6:05 AM and sunset at 9:04 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM CDT.

Current sky conditions in Columbus are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 19 km visibility, and 77% humidity. The temperature is 28°C (82°F).

At +32.0° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Columbus

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 19, 2026 at 9:47 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 27, 2026 at 11:18 PM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM CDT

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