What is the current moon phase in Rutherford?

The current moon phase in Rutherford is Waxing Crescent with 43.1% illumination, on day 6.04 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Rutherford today?

The moon rises in Rutherford at 11:50 AM today. Moonset is at 2:31 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Rutherford?

Sunrise in Rutherford is at 5:23 AM and sunset is at 9:39 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Rutherford?

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

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

The moon is currently at +26.2° altitude in Rutherford, above the horizon at 102.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Rutherford tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Rutherford: Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 56%.

What color is the moon in Rutherford right now?

The moon in Rutherford currently appears slightly warm at +26.2° 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 Rutherford?

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

Moon in Rutherford — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 43.1%

Lunar Day: 6.04 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♌ Leo

Altitude+26.2°

Azimuth102.9°

Distance377,821 km

Local Time3:05:55 PM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility10 km

Humidity56%

Temperature14°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise11:50 AM

Moonset2:31 AM

Sunrise5:23 AM

Sunset9:39 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: +26.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins2:13 PM

Penumbral Ends6:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +1.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 10:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Rutherford Today

The moon over Rutherford is currently a Waxing Crescent with 43.1% illumination, on day 6.04 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +26.2° and azimuth is 102.9°, at a distance of 377,821 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 11:50 AM and moonset at 2:31 AM. Sunrise is at 5:23 AM and sunset at 9:39 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM MDT.

Current sky conditions in Rutherford are Mostly Cloudy with 75% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 56% humidity. The temperature is 14°C (57°F).

At +26.2° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Good.

Upcoming Phases — Rutherford

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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