What is the current moon phase in Westminster?

The current moon phase in Westminster is Waxing Crescent with 7.1% illumination, on day 2.28 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Westminster today?

The moon rises in Westminster at 6:54 AM today. Moonset is at 11:05 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Westminster?

Sunrise in Westminster is at 5:42 AM and sunset is at 8:11 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Westminster?

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

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

The moon is currently at +22.6° altitude in Westminster, above the horizon at 287.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Westminster tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Westminster: Overcast with 100% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 90%.

What color is the moon in Westminster right now?

The moon in Westminster currently appears slightly warm at +22.6° 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 Westminster?

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

Moon in Westminster — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 7.1%

Lunar Day: 2.28 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+22.6°

Azimuth287.6°

Distance360,260 km

Local Time8:42:16 PM

SkyOvercast

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 km

Humidity90%

Temperature4°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise6:54 AM

Moonset11:05 PM

Sunrise5:42 AM

Sunset8:11 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

🌑

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: +40.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Partially Visible

Feb 20, 2027 · 4:14 PM

Penumbral Begins2:13 PM

Penumbral Ends6:14 PM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +4.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Not Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 10:04 AM

Magnitude: -1.068

Moon in Westminster Today

The moon over Westminster is currently a Waxing Crescent with 7.1% illumination, on day 2.28 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +22.6° and azimuth is 287.6°, at a distance of 360,260 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 6:54 AM and moonset at 11:05 PM. Sunrise is at 5:42 AM and sunset at 8:11 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM MDT.

Current sky conditions in Westminster are Overcast with 100% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 90% humidity. The temperature is 4°C (39°F).

At +22.6° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Poor.

Upcoming Phases — Westminster

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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