What is the current moon phase in Raleigh?

The current moon phase in Raleigh is New Moon with 0% illumination, on day 29.27 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Raleigh today?

The moon rises in Raleigh at 5:32 AM today. Moonset is at 8:33 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Raleigh?

Sunrise in Raleigh is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 8:13 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Raleigh?

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

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

The moon is currently at +69.5° altitude in Raleigh, above the horizon at 238.4° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Raleigh tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Raleigh: Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 66%.

What color is the moon in Raleigh right now?

The moon in Raleigh currently appears silver-white at +69.5° 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 Raleigh?

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

Moon in Raleigh — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

New Moon

Illumination: 0%

Lunar Day: 29.27 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+69.5°

Azimuth238.4°

Distance358,696 km

Local Time2:16:13 PM

SkyPartly Cloudy

Cloud Cover40%

Visibility10 km

Humidity66%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise5:32 AM

Moonset8:33 PM

Sunrise6:08 AM

Sunset8:13 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

May 16, 2026 · 4:02 PM

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 7:12 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 4:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 6:01 AM

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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: +43.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +25.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Raleigh Today

The moon over Raleigh is currently a New Moon with 0% illumination, on day 29.27 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +69.5° and azimuth is 238.4°, at a distance of 358,696 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 5:32 AM and moonset at 8:33 PM. Sunrise is at 6:08 AM and sunset at 8:13 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on May 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Raleigh are Partly Cloudy with 40% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 66% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +69.5°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Raleigh

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM EDT
🌓 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

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