What is the current moon phase in South Boston?

The current moon phase in South Boston is Waning Gibbous with 91% illumination, on day 17.17 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in South Boston today?

The moon rises in South Boston at 10:20 PM today. Moonset is at 7:35 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in South Boston?

Sunrise in South Boston is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 7:14 PM today.

When is the next full moon in South Boston?

The next full moon visible from South Boston is on May 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT.

What is the moon's altitude in South Boston right now?

The moon is currently at +21.0° altitude in South Boston, above the horizon at 338.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in South Boston tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in South Boston: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 83%.

What color is the moon in South Boston right now?

The moon in South Boston currently appears slightly warm at +21.0° 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 South Boston?

The next lunar eclipse visible from South Boston is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from South Boston: full.

Moon in South Boston — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 91%

Lunar Day: 17.17 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+21.0°

Azimuth338.3°

Distance402,720 km

Local Time1:31:10 AM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 km

Humidity83%

Temperature4°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:20 PM

Moonset7:35 AM

Sunrise6:19 AM

Sunset7:14 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌗

Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 12:52 AM

🌑

New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 7:52 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 23, 2026 · 10:32 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 1:24 PM

Moon Calendar — April 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: +37.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 6:14 PM

Penumbral Begins4:13 PM

Penumbral Ends8:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +29.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 12:04 PM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in South Boston Today

The moon over South Boston is currently a Waning Gibbous with 91% illumination, on day 17.17 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +21.0° and azimuth is 338.3°, at a distance of 402,720 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:20 PM and moonset at 7:35 AM. Sunrise is at 6:19 AM and sunset at 7:14 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM EDT.

Current sky conditions in South Boston are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 83% humidity. The temperature is 4°C (39°F).

At +21.0° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — South Boston

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM EDT
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 7:52 AM EDT
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 23, 2026 at 10:32 PM EDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM EDT
🌗 Last Quarter	May 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM EDT
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM EDT
🌓 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

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