What is the current moon phase in Indianapolis?

The current moon phase in Indianapolis is Waning Crescent with 21.6% illumination, on day 25.22 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Indianapolis today?

The moon rises in Indianapolis at 2:15 AM today. Moonset is at 5:43 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Indianapolis?

Sunrise in Indianapolis is at 6:25 AM and sunset is at 9:14 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Indianapolis?

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

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

The moon is currently at +20.6° altitude in Indianapolis, above the horizon at 77.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Indianapolis tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Indianapolis: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 15 km visibility. Humidity is 87%.

What color is the moon in Indianapolis right now?

The moon in Indianapolis currently appears slightly warm at +20.6° 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 Indianapolis?

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

Moon in Indianapolis — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 21.6%

Lunar Day: 25.22 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+20.6°

Azimuth77.4°

Distance366,081 km

Local Time4:18:53 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility15 km

Humidity87%

Temperature25°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:15 AM

Moonset5:43 PM

Sunrise6:25 AM

Sunset9:14 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: +40.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +19.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Indianapolis Today

The moon over Indianapolis is currently a Waning Crescent with 21.6% illumination, on day 25.22 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +20.6° and azimuth is 77.4°, at a distance of 366,081 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:15 AM and moonset at 5:43 PM. Sunrise is at 6:25 AM and sunset at 9:14 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Indianapolis are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 15 km visibility, and 87% humidity. The temperature is 25°C (77°F).

At +20.6° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Indianapolis

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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