What is the current moon phase in Lake Charles?

The current moon phase in Lake Charles is Waxing Crescent with 13.9% illumination, on day 3.23 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Lake Charles today?

The moon rises in Lake Charles at 8:47 AM today. Moonset is at 11:41 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Lake Charles?

Sunrise in Lake Charles is at 6:16 AM and sunset is at 8:02 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Lake Charles?

The next full moon visible from Lake Charles is on May 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT.

What is the moon's altitude in Lake Charles right now?

The moon is currently at +36.4° altitude in Lake Charles, above the horizon at 281.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Lake Charles tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Lake Charles: Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 77%.

What color is the moon in Lake Charles right now?

The moon in Lake Charles currently appears silver-white at +36.4° 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 Lake Charles?

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

Moon in Lake Charles — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 13.9%

Lunar Day: 3.23 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+36.4°

Azimuth281.8°

Distance363,471 km

Local Time8:29:49 PM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover40%

Visibility10 km

Humidity77%

Temperature29°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise8:47 AM

Moonset11:41 PM

Sunrise6:16 AM

Sunset8:02 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 6:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 3:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 5:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 9:55 PM

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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: +49.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 5:14 PM

Penumbral Begins3:13 PM

Penumbral Ends7:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +13.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 11:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Lake Charles Today

The moon over Lake Charles is currently a Waxing Crescent with 13.9% illumination, on day 3.23 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +36.4° and azimuth is 281.8°, at a distance of 363,471 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 8:47 AM and moonset at 11:41 PM. Sunrise is at 6:16 AM and sunset at 8:02 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM CDT.

Current sky conditions in Lake Charles are Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 77% humidity. The temperature is 29°C (84°F).

At +36.4° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Lake Charles

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 5:01 AM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM CDT
🌑 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

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