What is the current moon phase in Rio Rancho?

The current moon phase in Rio Rancho is Waxing Crescent with 24.1% illumination, on day 4.33 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Rio Rancho today?

The moon rises in Rio Rancho at 9:41 AM today. Moonset is at —.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio Rancho?

Sunrise in Rio Rancho is at 5:59 AM and sunset is at 8:07 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Rio Rancho?

The next full moon visible from Rio Rancho is on May 31, 2026 at 2:46 AM MDT.

What is the moon's altitude in Rio Rancho right now?

The moon is currently at +29.6° altitude in Rio Rancho, above the horizon at 277.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Rio Rancho tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Rio Rancho: Clear with 18% cloud cover and 90 km visibility. Humidity is 8%.

What color is the moon in Rio Rancho right now?

The moon in Rio Rancho currently appears silver-white at +29.6° 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 Rio Rancho?

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

Moon in Rio Rancho — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 24.1%

Lunar Day: 4.33 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♌ Leo

Altitude+29.6°

Azimuth277.7°

Distance368,515 km

Local Time9:57:08 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover18%

Visibility90 km

Humidity8%

Temperature21°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:41 AM

Moonset—

Sunrise5:59 AM

Sunset8:07 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 5:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 2:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 4:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 8:55 PM

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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: +45.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins2:13 PM

Penumbral Ends6:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +2.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 10:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Rio Rancho Today

The moon over Rio Rancho is currently a Waxing Crescent with 24.1% illumination, on day 4.33 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +29.6° and azimuth is 277.7°, at a distance of 368,515 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:41 AM and moonset at —. Sunrise is at 5:59 AM and sunset at 8:07 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM MDT.

Current sky conditions in Rio Rancho are Clear with 18% cloud cover, 90 km visibility, and 8% humidity. The temperature is 21°C (70°F).

At +29.6° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Rio Rancho

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 2:46 AM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM MDT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM MDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM MDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM MDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM MDT
🌑 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

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