What is the current moon phase in Virginia?

The current moon phase in Virginia is New Moon with 0.2% illumination, on day 28.97 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Virginia today?

The moon rises in Virginia at 6:13 AM today. Moonset is at 4:57 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Virginia?

Sunrise in Virginia is at 6:47 AM and sunset is at 5:30 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Virginia?

The next full moon visible from Virginia is on May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +35.0° altitude in Virginia, above the horizon at 336.9° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Virginia tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Virginia: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 29%.

What color is the moon in Virginia right now?

The moon in Virginia currently appears silver-white at +35.0° 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 Virginia?

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

Moon in Virginia — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

New Moon

Illumination: 0.2%

Lunar Day: 28.97 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+35.0°

Azimuth336.9°

Distance359,225 km

Local Time1:02:09 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity29%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:13 AM

Moonset4:57 PM

Sunrise6:47 AM

Sunset5:30 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

May 16, 2026 · 10:02 PM

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 1:12 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 10:46 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 12:01 PM

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +39.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +49.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +7.3°

Moon in Virginia Today

The moon over Virginia is currently a New Moon with 0.2% illumination, on day 28.97 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +35.0° and azimuth is 336.9°, at a distance of 359,225 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:13 AM and moonset at 4:57 PM. Sunrise is at 6:47 AM and sunset at 5:30 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on May 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Virginia are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 29% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

At +35.0° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Virginia

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 4:55 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM SAST

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