What is the current moon phase in Ottawa?

The current moon phase in Ottawa is Waxing Crescent with 11.4% illumination, on day 2.90 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Ottawa today?

The moon rises in Ottawa at 7:34 AM today. Moonset is at —.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Ottawa?

Sunrise in Ottawa is at 5:28 AM and sunset is at 8:31 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Ottawa?

The next full moon visible from Ottawa is on May 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT.

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

The moon is currently at +57.0° altitude in Ottawa, above the horizon at 112.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Ottawa tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Ottawa: Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 63%.

What color is the moon in Ottawa right now?

The moon in Ottawa currently appears silver-white at +57.0° 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 Ottawa?

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

Moon in Ottawa — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 11.4%

Lunar Day: 2.90 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+57.0°

Azimuth112.5°

Distance362,235 km

Local Time1:42:04 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility10 km

Humidity63%

Temperature24°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:34 AM

Moonset—

Sunrise5:28 AM

Sunset8:31 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 7:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 4:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 6:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 10:55 PM

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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: +33.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +25.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Ottawa Today

The moon over Ottawa is currently a Waxing Crescent with 11.4% illumination, on day 2.90 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +57.0° and azimuth is 112.5°, at a distance of 362,235 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:34 AM and moonset at —. Sunrise is at 5:28 AM and sunset at 8:31 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 7:12 AM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Ottawa are Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 63% humidity. The temperature is 24°C (75°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +57.0°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Ottawa

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 7:12 AM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 6:01 AM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 7:06 AM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM EDT

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