What is the current moon phase in Madison?

The current moon phase in Madison is Waning Gibbous with 88.8% illumination, on day 18.27 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Madison today?

The moon rises in Madison at 10:59 PM today. Moonset is at 8:48 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Madison?

Sunrise in Madison is at 5:23 AM and sunset is at 8:40 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Madison?

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

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

The moon is currently at +29.3° altitude in Madison, above the horizon at 191.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Madison tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Madison: — with — cloud cover and — visibility. Humidity is —.

What color is the moon in Madison right now?

The moon in Madison currently appears slightly warm at +29.3° 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 Madison?

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

Moon in Madison — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 88.8%

Lunar Day: 18.27 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♒ Aquarius

Altitude+29.3°

Azimuth191.6°

Distance397,983 km

Local Time4:21:09 AM

Sky—

Cloud Cover—

Visibility—

Humidity—

Temperature—

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:59 PM

Moonset8:48 AM

Sunrise5:23 AM

Sunset8:40 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 2:29 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 4:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 6:06 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 9:36 AM

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: +37.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 5:14 PM

Penumbral Begins3:13 PM

Penumbral Ends7:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +16.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 11:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Madison Today

The moon over Madison is currently a Waning Gibbous with 88.8% illumination, on day 18.27 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +29.3° and azimuth is 191.6°, at a distance of 397,983 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:59 PM and moonset at 8:48 AM. Sunrise is at 5:23 AM and sunset at 8:40 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM CDT.

Upcoming Phases — Madison

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 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
🌓 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

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