Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:53 PM
- Moonset 04:54 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 97.58%
Moon Times for Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States
Moonrise in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States today is at 06:53 PM and moonset is at 04:54 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 97.58 % illumination.
- Moonrise06:53 PM
- Moonset04:54 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination97.58%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 07:22 PM
- Moonset 05:54 AM
- Moon Phase Full Moon
- Illumination 99.68%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 26, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97.58%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, continuing to grow toward a full moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Full Moon
Illumination: 99.68%
Illumination: 99.68%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 97.58%
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The moon is 97.58% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
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Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
06:53 PM
04:54 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
New Moon
September 11, 2026
First Quarter
September 19, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
06:53 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:54 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
97.58%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
97.58%
With 97.58% moon illumination, the sky is moderately bright. Best stargazing when illumination is below 30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about moonrise, moonset, and moon phases for this location.
What time is moonrise in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States today?
Moonrise in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States today is at 06:53 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States today?
Moonset in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States today is at 04:54 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 97.58% illumination in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States?
The next full moon is approximately 3 days away. Check the major phases section above for exact dates.
Will the moon be visible tonight in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States?
With 97.58% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for November 2027
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 November 2027 | Mon | 10:46 AM | 08:28 PM | 8.74% | Waxing Crescent | -75.59 |
| 02 November 2027 | Tue | 11:39 AM | 09:24 PM | 15.15% | Waxing Crescent | -83.95 |
| 03 November 2027 | Wed | 12:24 PM | 10:22 PM | 22.77% | Waxing Crescent | -91.2 |
| 04 November 2027 | Thu | 01:03 PM | 11:21 PM | 31.28% | Waxing Crescent | -97.39 |
| 05 November 2027 | Fri | 01:36 PM | 12:00 AM | 40.36% | Waxing Crescent | -102.45 |
| 06 November 2027 | Sat | 02:05 PM | 12:18 AM | 49.70% | First Quarter | -106.32 |
| 07 November 2027 | Sun | 01:32 PM | 01:14 AM | 59.02% | First Quarter | -108.99 |
| 08 November 2027 | Mon | 01:57 PM | 01:10 AM | 68.41% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.48 |
| 09 November 2027 | Tue | 02:22 PM | 02:05 AM | 76.84% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.62 |
| 10 November 2027 | Wed | 02:48 PM | 03:01 AM | 84.40% | Waxing Gibbous | -109.34 |
| 11 November 2027 | Thu | 03:17 PM | 03:58 AM | 90.79% | Waxing Gibbous | -106.24 |
| 12 November 2027 | Fri | 03:50 PM | 04:58 AM | 95.69% | Waxing Gibbous | -100.17 |
| 13 November 2027 | Sat | 04:28 PM | 06:01 AM | 98.80% | Waxing Gibbous | -85.82 |
| 14 November 2027 | Sun | 05:13 PM | 07:07 AM | 99.82% | Full Moon | -6.64 |
| 15 November 2027 | Mon | 06:07 PM | 08:12 AM | 98.53% | Waning Gibbous | 62.38 |
| 16 November 2027 | Tue | 07:10 PM | 09:15 AM | 94.80% | Waning Gibbous | 78.47 |
| 17 November 2027 | Wed | 08:18 PM | 10:12 AM | 88.66% | Waning Gibbous | 88.63 |
| 18 November 2027 | Thu | 09:30 PM | 11:02 AM | 80.34% | Waning Gibbous | 96.68 |
| 19 November 2027 | Fri | 10:42 PM | 11:45 AM | 70.24% | Waning Gibbous | 103.05 |
| 20 November 2027 | Sat | 11:52 PM | 12:22 PM | 58.94% | Last Quarter | 107.71 |
| 21 November 2027 | Sun | 12:00 AM | 12:56 PM | 47.14% | Last Quarter | 110.63 |
| 22 November 2027 | Mon | 01:01 AM | 01:28 PM | 35.56% | Waning Crescent | 111.79 |
| 23 November 2027 | Tue | 02:09 AM | 01:59 PM | 24.91% | Waning Crescent | 111.16 |
| 24 November 2027 | Wed | 03:16 AM | 02:31 PM | 15.76% | Waning Crescent | 108.62 |
| 25 November 2027 | Thu | 04:23 AM | 03:06 PM | 8.54% | Waning Crescent | 103.75 |
| 26 November 2027 | Fri | 05:28 AM | 03:46 PM | 3.51% | Waning Crescent | 95.13 |
| 27 November 2027 | Sat | 06:34 AM | 04:30 PM | 0.76% | New Moon | 74.46 |
| 28 November 2027 | Sun | 07:36 AM | 05:20 PM | 0.24% | New Moon | -27.16 |
| 29 November 2027 | Mon | 08:31 AM | 06:15 PM | 1.83% | Waxing Crescent | -71.94 |
| 30 November 2027 | Tue | 09:20 AM | 07:13 PM | 5.31% | Waxing Crescent | -85.58 |
| 01 December 2027 | Wed | 10:01 AM | 08:12 PM | 10.42% | Waxing Crescent | -94.27 |
| 02 December 2027 | Thu | 10:36 AM | 09:10 PM | 16.92% | Waxing Crescent | -100.74 |
| 03 December 2027 | Fri | 11:07 AM | 10:06 PM | 24.54% | Waxing Crescent | -105.62 |
| 04 December 2027 | Sat | 11:34 AM | 11:02 PM | 33.02% | Waxing Crescent | -109.14 |
| 05 December 2027 | Sun | 12:00 PM | 11:57 PM | 42.10% | First Quarter | -111.42 |
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