What is the current moon phase in Las Cruces?

The current moon phase in Las Cruces is Waning Crescent with 16.9% illumination, on day 25.73 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Las Cruces today?

The moon rises in Las Cruces at 2:01 AM today. Moonset is at 4:46 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Las Cruces?

Sunrise in Las Cruces is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 8:16 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Las Cruces?

The next full moon visible from Las Cruces is on July 29, 2026 at 8:36 AM MDT.

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

The moon is currently at +25.1° altitude in Las Cruces, above the horizon at 284.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Las Cruces tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Las Cruces: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 74 km visibility. Humidity is 22%.

What color is the moon in Las Cruces right now?

The moon in Las Cruces currently appears slightly warm at +25.1° 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 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 Crescent

Illumination: 16.9%

Lunar Day: 25.73 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+25.1°

Azimuth284.2°

Distance364,054 km

Local Time2:28:18 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility74 km

Humidity22%

Temperature30°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:01 AM

Moonset4:46 PM

Sunrise6:08 AM

Sunset8:16 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 3:43 AM

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First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 5:06 AM

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Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 8:36 AM

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Last Quarter

Aug 5, 2026 · 8:22 PM

Moon Calendar — July 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 Crescent with 16.9% illumination, on day 25.73 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +25.1° and azimuth is 284.2°, at a distance of 364,054 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:01 AM and moonset at 4:46 PM. Sunrise is at 6:08 AM and sunset at 8:16 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM MDT.

Current sky conditions in Las Cruces are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 74 km visibility, and 22% humidity. The temperature is 30°C (86°F).

At +25.1° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Las Cruces

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 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
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 19, 2026 at 8:47 PM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 27, 2026 at 10:18 PM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 2:43 PM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 10:48 AM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 7:24 AM MDT

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