What is the current moon phase in Las Cruces?

The current moon phase in Las Cruces is Waning Gibbous with 87.3% illumination, on day 17.80 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Las Cruces today?

The moon rises in Las Cruces at 10:20 PM today. Moonset is at 8:32 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Las Cruces?

Sunrise in Las Cruces is at 6:50 AM and sunset is at 7:29 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Las Cruces?

The next full moon visible from Las Cruces is on May 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM MDT.

What is the moon's altitude in Las Cruces right now?

The moon is currently at -72.5° altitude in Las Cruces, below the horizon at 110.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Las Cruces tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Las Cruces: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 24%.

What color is the moon in Las Cruces right now?

The moon is currently below the horizon in Las Cruces and not visible.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Las Cruces?

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

Moon in Las Cruces — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 87.3%

Lunar Day: 17.80 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude-72.5°

Azimuth110.3°

Distance403,807 km

Local Time2:37:20 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity24%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:20 PM

Moonset8:32 AM

Sunrise6:50 AM

Sunset7:29 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 9, 2026 · 10:52 PM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 5:52 AM

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First Quarter

Apr 23, 2026 · 8:32 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 11:24 AM

Moon Calendar — April 2026

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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: +48.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins2:13 PM

Penumbral Ends6:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +2.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 10:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Las Cruces Today

The moon over Las Cruces is currently a Waning Gibbous with 87.3% illumination, on day 17.80 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is -72.5° and azimuth is 110.3°, at a distance of 403,807 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:20 PM and moonset at 8:32 AM. Sunrise is at 6:50 AM and sunset at 7:29 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM MDT.

Current sky conditions in Las Cruces are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 24% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

The moon is currently below the horizon and not visible from Las Cruces.

Upcoming Phases — Las Cruces

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 5:52 AM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 23, 2026 at 8:32 PM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	May 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM MDT
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM MDT
🌓 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

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