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Moonrise Tonight in Lake of the Woods, VA
Tonight's moonrise and moonset for Lake of the Woods, Virginia — with the compass direction the moon comes up, its current phase and illumination, and the date of the next full moon. For full-moon shots, photograph as the moon rises near the horizon for dramatic scale.
Waning Crescent · 22% illuminated
Tonight — Saturday, August 8 · Lake of the Woods, VA
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The moon over Lake of the Woods on August 8, 2026
On the night of August 8, 2026, the moon over Lake of the Woods is a waning crescent at 22% illumination, rising at 1:12 AM toward 54° NE — a 22%-lit disc clearing the horizon in the east. It sets at 5:14 PM.
That phase shapes the whole night. At 22% illumination the moon throws a soft, raking light that models terrain without overpowering the sky. For dramatic scale, shoot it low near the horizon — around moonrise at 1:12 AM — where it reads largest against buildings, hills or trees.
To keep the sky its deepest blue, work the window right after sunset (8:13 PM) into blue hour (8:33 PM – 8:41 PM), when the sky still holds colour but the moon already stands out. Lake of the Woods's 38.3°N latitude means the moon's nightly path — and how high it climbs — shifts with the seasons; the planner tracks tonight's exact rise, set and bearings.
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Gear for the shot
- Telephoto zoom (70–300mm) Make the moon a real size in frame.
- Super-telephoto (150–600mm) Fill the frame with the rising full moon.
- Sturdy tripod Essential for sharp long-lens lunar shots.
- Remote shutter release Trigger without touching the camera.
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Lake of the Woods — frequently asked
- What time does the moon rise tonight in Lake of the Woods?
- Tonight's moonrise and moonset times for Lake of the Woods, with their compass bearings, are shown in the Moon panel above.
- When is the next full moon?
- The next full moon date is shown above. A full moon rises around sunset and sets around sunrise, staying visible all night.
- Which direction does the moon rise in Lake of the Woods?
- The moon rises in the eastern half of the sky and sets in the west; the exact bearing for today is on the compass above.