What is the current moon phase in Roanoke?

The current moon phase in Roanoke is Waxing Gibbous with 91.8% illumination, on day 12.46 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Roanoke today?

The moon rises in Roanoke at 6:49 PM today. Moonset is at 3:58 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Roanoke?

Sunrise in Roanoke is at 6:44 AM and sunset is at 7:58 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Roanoke?

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

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

The moon is currently at +25.0° altitude in Roanoke, above the horizon at 202.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Roanoke tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Roanoke: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 25 km visibility. Humidity is 66%.

What color is the moon in Roanoke right now?

The moon in Roanoke currently appears slightly warm at +25.0° 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 Roanoke?

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

Moon in Roanoke — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 91.8%

Lunar Day: 12.46 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+25.0°

Azimuth202.7°

Distance400,609 km

Local Time12:36:46 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility25 km

Humidity66%

Temperature15°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:49 PM

Moonset3:58 AM

Sunrise6:44 AM

Sunset7:58 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 AM

🌗

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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55%

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Fully Visible

100%

97%

93%

86%

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: +42.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +24.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Roanoke Today

The moon over Roanoke is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 91.8% illumination, on day 12.46 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +25.0° and azimuth is 202.7°, at a distance of 400,609 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:49 PM and moonset at 3:58 AM. Sunrise is at 6:44 AM and sunset at 7:58 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 12:18 AM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Roanoke are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 25 km visibility, and 66% humidity. The temperature is 15°C (59°F).

At +25.0° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Roanoke

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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