What is the current moon phase in Riverside?

The current moon phase in Riverside is Waning Crescent with 4.5% illumination, on day 27.44 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Riverside today?

The moon rises in Riverside at 4:01 AM today. Moonset is at 5:40 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Riverside?

Sunrise in Riverside is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 7:43 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Riverside?

The next full moon visible from Riverside is on May 31, 2026 at 1:46 AM PDT.

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

The moon is currently at +25.8° altitude in Riverside, above the horizon at 269.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Riverside tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Riverside: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 51%.

What color is the moon in Riverside right now?

The moon in Riverside currently appears slightly warm at +25.8° 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 Riverside?

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

Moon in Riverside — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 4.5%

Lunar Day: 27.44 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude+25.8°

Azimuth269.7°

Distance364,252 km

Local Time3:24:09 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity51%

Temperature24°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise4:01 AM

Moonset5:40 PM

Sunrise5:48 AM

Sunset7:43 PM

Upcoming Phases

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New Moon

May 16, 2026 · 1:02 PM

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 4:12 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 1:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 3:01 AM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 27, 2026 · 9:14 PM

Penumbral Begins6:25 PM

Partial Begins7:34 PM

Partial Ends10:53 PM

Penumbral Ends12:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +45.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 3:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 9:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Riverside Today

The moon over Riverside is currently a Waning Crescent with 4.5% illumination, on day 27.44 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +25.8° and azimuth is 269.7°, at a distance of 364,252 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 4:01 AM and moonset at 5:40 PM. Sunrise is at 5:48 AM and sunset at 7:43 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on May 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM PDT.

Current sky conditions in Riverside are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 51% humidity. The temperature is 24°C (75°F).

At +25.8° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Riverside

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM PDT
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 4:12 AM PDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 1:46 AM PDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM PDT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM PDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM PDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 4:57 PM PDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM PDT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 2:43 AM PDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 4:06 AM PDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 7:36 AM PDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM PDT

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