Moon Phase in El Paso
Live astronomical calculations for tonight's lunar phase, surface illumination percentage, moon age in days, and milestone full moon countdown in El Paso. Coordinates: 31.7619°, -106.4850° (America/Denver).
El Paso, United States
Lat 31.76°, Lng -106.48° • Synodic Lunar CycleWaxing Crescent
Moon Age: 2.5 days into 29.5-day synodic cycle
How the Moon Appears from El Paso
While the physical percentage of the Moon lit by the Sun is universal across the entire globe, the visual angle and orientation of the illuminated crescent in the night sky depend entirely on your vantage point in El Paso (31.76° latitude):
Facing south, waxing crescents are lit on the right side ("D" shape), while waning crescents appear on the left ("C" shape).
At latitude 31.76°, the Moon follows an inclined path across the sky with pronounced tilted illumination angles.
From El Paso, the Moon cycles through all 8 phases over 29 days, 12 hours, and 44 minutes, synchronizing tide cycles and night-sky luminosity.
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