What is the current moon phase in Socorro?

The current moon phase in Socorro is Waxing Crescent with 22.9% illumination, on day 4.22 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Socorro today?

The moon rises in Socorro at 9:50 AM today. Moonset is at —.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Socorro?

Sunrise in Socorro is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 7:58 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Socorro?

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

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

The moon is currently at +62.9° altitude in Socorro, above the horizon at 258.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Socorro tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Socorro: Fog with 75% cloud cover and 1.6 km visibility. Humidity is 25%.

What color is the moon in Socorro right now?

The moon in Socorro currently appears silver-white at +62.9° 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 Socorro?

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

Moon in Socorro — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 22.9%

Lunar Day: 4.22 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+62.9°

Azimuth258.7°

Distance367,941 km

Local Time7:12:10 PM

SkyFog

Cloud Cover75%

Visibility1.6 km

Humidity25%

Temperature26°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:50 AM

Moonset—

Sunrise6:05 AM

Sunset7:58 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

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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: +49.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins2:13 PM

Penumbral Ends6:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +2.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 10:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Socorro Today

The moon over Socorro is currently a Waxing Crescent with 22.9% illumination, on day 4.22 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +62.9° and azimuth is 258.7°, at a distance of 367,941 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:50 AM and moonset at —. Sunrise is at 6:05 AM and sunset at 7:58 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM MDT.

Current sky conditions in Socorro are Fog with 75% cloud cover, 1.6 km visibility, and 25% humidity. The temperature is 26°C (79°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +62.9°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Socorro

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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