What is the current moon phase in Roanoke?

The current moon phase in Roanoke is New Moon with 4.1% illumination, on day 1.73 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Roanoke today?

The moon rises in Roanoke at 7:19 AM today. Moonset is at 11:10 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Roanoke?

Sunrise in Roanoke is at 6:08 AM and sunset is at 8:24 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Roanoke?

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

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

The moon is currently at +21.6° altitude in Roanoke, above the horizon at 71.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Roanoke tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Roanoke: Clear with 5% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 66%.

What color is the moon in Roanoke right now?

The moon in Roanoke currently appears slightly warm at +21.6° 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 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

New Moon

Illumination: 4.1%

Lunar Day: 1.73 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini

Altitude+21.6°

Azimuth71.2°

Distance359,022 km

Local Time9:32:06 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover5%

Visibility10 km

Humidity66%

Temperature25°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:19 AM

Moonset11:10 PM

Sunrise6:08 AM

Sunset8:24 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 7:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 4:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 6:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 10:55 PM

Moon Calendar — May 2026

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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: +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 New Moon with 4.1% illumination, on day 1.73 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +21.6° and azimuth is 71.2°, at a distance of 359,022 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:19 AM and moonset at 11:10 PM. Sunrise is at 6:08 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 7:12 AM EDT.

Current sky conditions in Roanoke are Clear with 5% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 66% humidity. The temperature is 25°C (77°F).

At +21.6° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Roanoke

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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