What is the current moon phase in Manhattan?

The current moon phase in Manhattan is Waxing Gibbous with 91.3% illumination, on day 12.37 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Manhattan today?

The moon rises in Manhattan at 6:03 PM today. Moonset is at 2:19 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Manhattan?

Sunrise in Manhattan is at 6:15 AM and sunset is at 7:40 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Manhattan?

The next full moon visible from Manhattan is on Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 AM EDT.

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

The moon is currently at +24.7° altitude in Manhattan, above the horizon at 177.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Manhattan tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Manhattan: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 35 km visibility. Humidity is 59%.

What color is the moon in Manhattan right now?

The moon in Manhattan currently appears slightly warm at +24.7° 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 Manhattan?

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

Moon in Manhattan — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 91.3%

Lunar Day: 12.37 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+24.7°

Azimuth177.6°

Distance400,839 km

Local Time10:30:05 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility35 km

Humidity59%

Temperature21°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:03 PM

Moonset2:19 AM

Sunrise6:15 AM

Sunset7:40 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 AM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 3:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 10, 2026 · 11:26 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 4:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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Fully Visible

100%

97%

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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: +38.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +28.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Manhattan Today

The moon over Manhattan is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 91.3% illumination, on day 12.37 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +24.7° and azimuth is 177.6°, at a distance of 400,839 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:03 PM and moonset at 2:19 AM. Sunrise is at 6:15 AM and sunset at 7:40 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 AM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Manhattan are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 35 km visibility, and 59% humidity. The temperature is 21°C (70°F).

At +24.7° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Manhattan

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 AM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 3:51 AM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 10, 2026 · 11:26 PM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 4:43 PM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 12:48 PM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 9:24 AM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 11:50 AM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 12:13 PM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 12:12 AM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 3:29 PM EST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 2:02 AM EST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 6:48 AM EST

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