Moon Rise Today: Exact Time, Visibility Map & Tips to Catch Tonight's Stunning Lunar Show

Tonight’s Moonrise Highlights: Times, Phase & Viewing Tips H2: When and Where to Look Up • New York City: The Moon clears the eastern horizon at approximately 8:30 PM EDT, climbing to 74° altitude by 3:32 AM before setting at 11:32 AM Saturday. • Los Angeles: Expect moonrise around 8:58 PM PDT with peak altitude near 82° just before dawn; moonset follows late morning at roughly 11:14 AM. • Chicago: Look east at about 8:25 PM CDT; the waning gibbous reaches culmination shortly after 2:50 AM and sets at 10:53 AM. • London: For UK readers, moonrise occurs at 7:10 PM BST, crossing the meridian a little after 1 AM before setting around 10:03 AM. H2: Lunar Phase Snapshot The Moon is in a bright waning gibbous phase, 85 % illuminated and shrinking daily as it heads toward Last Quarter next week. A waning gibbous rises after sunset and stays high through the small hours, perfect for late-night photographers. H2: Best Ways to Capture the Moonrise 1. Plan foregrounds: Frame the Moon against city skylines or autumn foliage for dramatic scale. 2. Use long lenses (200 mm +) to enlarge the disk; wide-angles work for landscapes. 3. Start shooting 10 minutes before listed rise times—the Moon often appears earlier from hilltops or tall buildings. 4. Dial in a fast shutter (1/125 s) at ISO 100 to freeze detail; bracket exposures to balance bright lunar surface and dark surroundings. H2: Why Moonrise Times Shift Daily Because the Moon orbits Earth eastward, our planet must rotate roughly 50 minutes longer each day to bring it back into view, so tomorrow’s moonrise will occur almost an hour later for most locations. Tracking these daily delays is a simple way to predict rise times without charts. H2: Weather Check Before You Head Out High-pressure systems dominate much of the US tonight, promising clear skies along the East Coast and Southwest. Patchy clouds may linger across the Midwest; consult local forecasts an hour before moonrise to confirm visibility. H2: Quick Reference Chart (10 Oct 2025) City  | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination NYC  | 8:30 PM EDT | 11:32 AM | 85 % LA   | 8:58 PM PDT | 11:14 AM | 85 % Chicago | 8:25 PM CDT | 10:53 AM | 85 % London | 7:10 PM BST | 10:03 AM | 85 % Catch tonight’s moonrise to enjoy crisp autumn air, vibrant city lights, and a glowing lunar beacon that won’t set until after sunrise.