What is the current moon phase in Waterloo?

The current moon phase in Waterloo is Waning Crescent with 18.6% illumination, on day 25.54 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Waterloo today?

The moon rises in Waterloo at 1:32 AM today. Moonset is at 5:20 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Waterloo?

Sunrise in Waterloo is at 5:41 AM and sunset is at 8:47 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Waterloo?

The next full moon visible from Waterloo is on July 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM CDT.

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

The moon is currently at +64.5° altitude in Waterloo, above the horizon at 229.7° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Waterloo tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Waterloo: Mostly Cloudy with 52% cloud cover and 12 km visibility. Humidity is 95%.

What color is the moon in Waterloo right now?

The moon in Waterloo currently appears silver-white at +64.5° 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 Waterloo?

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

Moon in Waterloo — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Crescent

Illumination: 18.6%

Lunar Day: 25.54 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus

Altitude+64.5°

Azimuth229.7°

Distance364,806 km

Local Time10:46:30 AM

SkyMostly Cloudy

Cloud Cover52%

Visibility12 km

Humidity95%

Temperature24°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise1:32 AM

Moonset5:20 PM

Sunrise5:41 AM

Sunset8:47 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 4:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 6:06 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 9:36 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 5, 2026 · 9:22 PM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Fully Visible

Aug 27, 2026 · 11:14 PM

Penumbral Begins8:25 PM

Partial Begins9:34 PM

Partial Ends12:53 AM

Penumbral Ends2:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +37.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 5:14 PM

Penumbral Begins3:13 PM

Penumbral Ends7:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +14.3°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 11:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Waterloo Today

The moon over Waterloo is currently a Waning Crescent with 18.6% illumination, on day 25.54 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +64.5° and azimuth is 229.7°, at a distance of 364,806 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 1:32 AM and moonset at 5:20 PM. Sunrise is at 5:41 AM and sunset at 8:47 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM CDT.

Current sky conditions in Waterloo are Mostly Cloudy with 52% cloud cover, 12 km visibility, and 95% humidity. The temperature is 24°C (75°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +64.5°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Waterloo

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 19, 2026 at 9:47 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 27, 2026 at 11:18 PM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Sep 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM CDT

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