What is the current moon phase in Waterloo?

The current moon phase in Waterloo is Waxing Crescent with 21.7% illumination, on day 4.09 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Waterloo today?

The moon rises in Waterloo at 9:16 AM today. Moonset is at 12:19 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Waterloo?

Sunrise in Waterloo is at 5:42 AM and sunset is at 8:29 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Waterloo?

The next full moon visible from Waterloo is on May 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT.

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

The moon is currently at +70.9° altitude in Waterloo, above the horizon at 182.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Waterloo tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Waterloo: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 43 km visibility. Humidity is 47%.

What color is the moon in Waterloo right now?

The moon in Waterloo currently appears silver-white at +70.9° 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 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

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 21.7%

Lunar Day: 4.09 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+70.9°

Azimuth182.8°

Distance367,349 km

Local Time5:19:08 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility43 km

Humidity47%

Temperature13°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise9:16 AM

Moonset12:19 AM

Sunrise5:42 AM

Sunset8:29 PM

Upcoming Phases

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First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 6:12 AM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 3:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 5:01 AM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 14, 2026 · 9:55 PM

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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 Waxing Crescent with 21.7% illumination, on day 4.09 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +70.9° and azimuth is 182.8°, at a distance of 367,349 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 9:16 AM and moonset at 12:19 AM. Sunrise is at 5:42 AM and sunset at 8:29 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM CDT.

Current sky conditions in Waterloo are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 43 km visibility, and 47% humidity. The temperature is 13°C (55°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +70.9°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Waterloo

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 6:12 AM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 5:01 AM CDT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM CDT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM CDT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM CDT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM CDT
🌑 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

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