What is the current moon phase in Sacramento?

The current moon phase in Sacramento is Waxing Crescent with 6.8% illumination, on day 2.23 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Sacramento today?

The moon rises in Sacramento at 7:08 AM today. Moonset is at 11:09 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Sacramento?

Sunrise in Sacramento is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 8:13 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Sacramento?

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

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

The moon is currently at +47.8° altitude in Sacramento, above the horizon at 270.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Sacramento tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Sacramento: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 18%.

What color is the moon in Sacramento right now?

The moon in Sacramento currently appears silver-white at +47.8° 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 Sacramento?

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

Moon in Sacramento — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 6.8%

Lunar Day: 2.23 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini

Altitude+47.8°

Azimuth270.2°

Distance360,132 km

Local Time6:32:47 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity18%

Temperature28°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:08 AM

Moonset11:09 PM

Sunrise5:51 AM

Sunset8:13 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 4:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 1:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 3:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 7:55 PM

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: +39.5°

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 Sacramento Today

The moon over Sacramento is currently a Waxing Crescent with 6.8% illumination, on day 2.23 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +47.8° and azimuth is 270.2°, at a distance of 360,132 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:08 AM and moonset at 11:09 PM. Sunrise is at 5:51 AM and sunset at 8:13 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 4:12 AM PDT.

Current sky conditions in Sacramento are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 18% humidity. The temperature is 28°C (82°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +47.8°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Sacramento

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 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
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 10:37 AM PDT

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