What is the current moon phase in Salem?

The current moon phase in Salem is Waning Gibbous with 56% illumination, on day 22.09 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Salem today?

The moon rises in Salem at 11:57 PM today. Moonset is at 11:46 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Salem?

Sunrise in Salem is at 5:58 AM and sunset is at 6:45 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Salem?

The next full moon visible from Salem is on July 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM IST.

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

The moon is currently at +14.6° altitude in Salem, above the horizon at 273.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Salem tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Salem: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 30 km visibility. Humidity is 86%.

What color is the moon in Salem right now?

The moon in Salem currently appears slightly warm at +14.6° 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 Salem?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Salem is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Salem: none.

Moon in Salem — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 56%

Lunar Day: 22.09 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude+14.6°

Azimuth273.0°

Distance381,694 km

Local Time10:41:21 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility30 km

Humidity86%

Temperature27°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise11:57 PM

Moonset11:46 AM

Sunrise5:58 AM

Sunset6:45 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 8, 2026 · 12:59 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 3:13 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 4:36 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 8:06 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Not Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 9:44 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 4:44 AM

Penumbral Begins2:43 AM

Penumbral Ends6:44 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +55.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 9:34 PM

Penumbral Begins9:28 PM

Penumbral Ends9:39 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +36.4°

Moon in Salem Today

The moon over Salem is currently a Waning Gibbous with 56% illumination, on day 22.09 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +14.6° and azimuth is 273.0°, at a distance of 381,694 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 11:57 PM and moonset at 11:46 AM. Sunrise is at 5:58 AM and sunset at 6:45 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM IST.

Current sky conditions in Salem are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 30 km visibility, and 86% humidity. The temperature is 27°C (81°F).

At just +14.6° above the horizon, the moon appears slightly warm as its light passes through about 3.8 times the normal thickness of Earth's atmosphere — the same Rayleigh scattering effect that makes sunsets red. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Salem

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 7:52 AM IST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM IST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 1:21 PM IST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 8:56 AM IST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 19, 2026 at 2:13 AM IST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM IST

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