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  • Beach Hazards Statement

    Starts in 11 min

    When
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
    Where
    Coastal Horry County.

    Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Wilmington NC

    What, impacts and precautions

    What

    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected south of North Myrtle Beach.

    Impacts

    Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

    Additional details

    Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

    Precautionary actions

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

    Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

    Areas: Coastal Horry

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  • Coastal Flood Advisory

    Ends in 15 h 11 min

    When
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
    Where
    Coastal Horry County.

    Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Wilmington NC

    What, impacts and precautions

    What

    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected south of North Myrtle Beach.

    Impacts

    Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

    Additional details

    Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

    Precautionary actions

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

    Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

    Areas: Coastal Horry

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Observed 5:30 AM EDT at KMYR

Garden City, SC weather

Clear and 55°13°.

Today: low 55°13° (likely 53°12° to 58°14°), high 72°22° (likely 71°22° to 72°22°).

Forecasts agree

Now 55°13°

Clear

Wind
9 mph15 km/h
From the north-northeast. Gusts to 27 mph44 km/h around 9 AM
Dew point
53°12°
Comfortable
Humidity
88%
Air 55°13°, dew point 53°12° · fog or dew likely
UV index
0Low
Moderate 11 AM–5 PM · peak 5
Air quality
42Good
Main pollutant: PM2.5 (fine particles)

Next 2 hours

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

Next 48 hours

Good hours for
  • Gusts to 27 mph43 km/h until 1 PM
  • Above 60°16° today by 10 AM
  • High 72°22° today at 3 PM
  • Gusts to 32 mph51 km/h tonight 8 PM–tomorrow night 3 AM
  1. This morningUp to 65°18° by 11 AM · gusts to 27 mph43 km/h · Clear
  2. This afternoonUp to 72°22° by 3 PM · gusts to 25 mph40 km/h · Partly cloudy
  3. TonightDown to 56°13° by 4 AM · gusts to 26 mph42 km/h · Clear
  4. Tomorrow morningUp to 68°20° by 11 AM · gusts to 30 mph48 km/h · Clear
  5. Tomorrow afternoonNear 71°22° · gusts to 32 mph51 km/h · Partly cloudy
  6. Tomorrow nightDown to 55°13° by 4 AM · gusts to 29 mph47 km/h · Clear
Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
HourConditionsTemperatureFeels likePrecipitationWindHumidityCloud coverUV index
Sat 5aClear56°13° (likely 55°13° to 58°14°)56°13°0%15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 27 mph43 km/h88%9%0
Sat 6aClear56°13° (likely 55°13° to 58°14°)56°13°0%15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 26 mph42 km/h88%4%0
Sat 7aSunny56°13° (likely 54°12° to 58°14°)56°13°0%15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 27 mph43 km/h87%1%0
Sat 8aSunny56°13° (likely 53°12° to 58°14°)56°13°0%15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h86%4%0
Sat 9aSunny59°15° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)59°15°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h83%9%1
Sat 10aSunny62°17° (likely 60°16° to 63°17°)62°17°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h77%4%2
Sat 11aSunny65°18° (likely 64°18° to 66°19°)65°18°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h71%13%3
Sat 12pSunny68°20° (likely 67°19° to 68°20°)68°20°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h66%4%5
Sat 1pSunny70°21° (likely 69°21° to 70°21°)70°21°0%18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h61%14%5
Sat 2pMostly sunny71°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)71°22°0%18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h60%47%5
Sat 3pMostly sunny72°22° (likely 71°22° to 72°22°)72°22°0%20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h58%41%4
Sat 4pPartly sunny72°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)72°22°0%18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h56%72%3
Sat 5pPartly sunny72°22° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)72°22°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph36 km/h56%67%2
Sat 6pMostly sunny71°22° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°)71°22°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph38 km/h56%65%1
Sat 7pMostly clear69°21° (likely 66°19° to 69°21°)69°21°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph39 km/h59%35%0
Sat 8pClear66°19° (likely 65°18° to 67°19°)66°19°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph41 km/h64%13%0
Sat 9pClear64°18° (likely 62°17° to 66°19°)64°18°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h68%0%0
Sat 10pClear62°17° (likely 60°16° to 65°18°)62°17°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h72%0%0
Sat 11pClear61°16° (likely 59°15° to 63°17°)61°16°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph41 km/h75%2%0
Sun 12aClear60°16° (likely 59°15° to 62°17°)60°16°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h78%6%0
Sun 1aClear58°14° (likely 58°14° to 62°17°)58°14°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h84%6%0
Sun 2aClear58°14° (likely 57°14° to 61°16°)58°14°0%15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h86%7%0
Sun 3aClear57°14° (likely 57°14° to 61°16°)57°14°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h89%13%0
Sun 4aMostly clear56°13° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)56°13°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h93%28%0
Sun 5aClear56°13° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°)56°13°0%16 mph26 km/h from N, gusts 25 mph41 km/h92%8%0
Sun 6aClear56°13° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°)56°13°0%17 mph27 km/h from N, gusts 25 mph41 km/h94%11%0
Sun 7aSunny56°13° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°)56°13°0%17 mph27 km/h from N, gusts 27 mph43 km/h94%17%0
Sun 8aSunny57°14° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°)57°14°0%17 mph27 km/h from N, gusts 27 mph44 km/h91%14%0
Sun 9aSunny60°16° (likely 58°14° to 61°16°)60°16°0%18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 29 mph46 km/h83%15%1
Sun 10aPartly sunny63°17° (likely 61°16° to 64°18°)63°17°0%18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 29 mph47 km/h77%27%2
Sun 11aSunny68°20° (likely 65°18° to 68°20°)68°20°0%18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h68%14%3
Sun 12pSunny70°21° (likely 67°19° to 70°21°)70°21°0%18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h64%33%5
Sun 1pPartly sunny71°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)71°22°0%21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h61%31%5
Sun 2pMostly sunny73°23° (likely 71°22° to 73°23°)73°23°0%21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 32 mph51 km/h59%36%5
Sun 3pPartly sunny73°23° (likely 71°22° to 74°23°)73°23°0%22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph49 km/h57%25%3
Sun 4pMostly sunny73°23° (likely 71°22° to 73°23°)73°23°0%21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h55%22%3
Sun 5pPartly sunny72°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°)72°22°0%21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h54%24%2
Sun 6pSunny71°22° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°)71°22°0%20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 29 mph47 km/h58%9%1
Sun 7pClear68°20° (likely 66°19° to 68°20°)68°20°0%18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h65%2%0
Sun 8pClear66°19° (likely 64°18° to 67°19°)66°19°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h70%0%0
Sun 9pClear64°18° (likely 62°17° to 66°19°)64°18°0%17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h71%2%0
Sun 10pClear63°17° (likely 61°16° to 65°18°)63°17°0%16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph46 km/h71%1%0
Sun 11pClear62°17° (likely 60°16° to 64°18°)62°17°0%15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h72%0%0
Mon 12aClear60°16° (likely 58°14° to 63°17°)60°16°0%15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h73%0%0
Mon 1aClear59°15° (likely 57°14° to 62°17°)59°15°0%14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h74%0%0
Mon 2aClear58°14° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°)58°14°0%14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h77%0%0
Mon 3aClear57°14° (likely 54°12° to 62°17°)57°14°0%14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h80%0%0
Mon 4aClear55°13° (likely 53°12° to 61°16°)55°13°0%14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 22 mph35 km/h83%0%0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)
  1. Today, Oct 24. Mostly sunny. High 72°22°, low 55°13°. Typical 74°23° / 53°12°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 56°13°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Mostly sunny, 72°22°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 66°19°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 56°13°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    71°22°–72°22°
    Low, likely
    53°12°–58°14°
    Typical high / low
    74°23° / 53°12°
    Wind
    19 mph31 km/h, gusts 32 mph52 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  2. Tomorrow, Oct 25. Mostly sunny. High 74°23°, low 53°12°. Typical 73°23° / 52°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 57°14°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Partly sunny, 73°23°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 66°19°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 55°13°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    71°22°–74°23°
    Low, likely
    53°12°–59°15°
    Typical high / low
    73°23° / 52°11°
    Wind
    21 mph34 km/h, gusts 33 mph54 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  3. Monday, Oct 26. Sunny. High 72°22°, low 50°10°. Typical 73°23° / 52°11°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 54°12°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 72°22°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 63°17°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 52°11°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    71°22°–73°23°
    Low, likely
    50°10°–57°14°
    Typical high / low
    73°23° / 52°11°
    Wind
    14 mph22 km/h, gusts 29 mph47 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  4. Tuesday, Oct 27. Sunny. High 73°23°, low 53°12°. Typical 73°23° / 52°11°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 50°10°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 74°23°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 61°16°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 55°13°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    Night: Clear, with a low around 53.

    Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.

    High, likely
    72°22°–74°23°
    Low, likely
    49°9°–53°12°
    Typical high / low
    73°23° / 52°11°
    Wind
    9 mph14 km/h, gusts 22 mph35 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  5. Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 72°22°, low 55°13°. Typical 72°22° / 51°11°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 55°13°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Mostly sunny, 74°24°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 67°19°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 60°15°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    71°22°–78°26°
    Low, likely
    53°12°–57°14°
    Typical high / low
    72°22° / 51°11°
    Wind
    11 mph18 km/h, gusts 25 mph40 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  6. Thursday, Oct 29. Cloudy. High 73°23°, low 56°13°. Typical 72°22° / 51°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Partly sunny, 60°15°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Mostly sunny, 76°24°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 67°19°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 59°15°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    72°22°–78°26°
    Low, likely
    54°12°–63°17°
    Typical high / low
    72°22° / 51°11°
    Wind
    11 mph18 km/h, gusts 27 mph44 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  7. Friday, Oct 30. Mostly sunny. High 74°23°, low 57°14°. Typical 72°22° / 51°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 58°14°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 77°25°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 67°19°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 60°15°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    73°23°–79°26°
    Low, likely
    53°12°–61°16°
    Typical high / low
    72°22° / 51°11°
    Wind
    10 mph15 km/h, gusts 24 mph38 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  8. Saturday, Oct 31. Cloudy. High 77°25°, low 60°16°. Typical 71°22° / 50°10°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Mostly sunny, 59°15°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 79°26°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Mostly clear, 69°21°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 64°18°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    73°23°–79°26°
    Low, likely
    57°14°–61°16°
    Typical high / low
    71°22° / 50°10°
    Wind
    10 mph16 km/h, gusts 24 mph38 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  9. Sunday, Nov 1. Drizzle. High 76°24°, low 63°17°. Typical 71°22° / 50°10°. Rain 0.01 in0.3 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 63°17°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Partly sunny, 77°25°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 68°20°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 64°18°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    73°23°–79°26°
    Low, likely
    58°14°–67°19°
    Typical high / low
    71°22° / 50°10°
    Wind
    9 mph15 km/h, gusts 21 mph33 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  10. Monday, Nov 2. Cloudy. High 73°23°, low 64°18°. Typical 71°22° / 50°10°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 67°19°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 75°24°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 67°19°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    66°19°–79°26°
    Low, likely
    61°16°–65°18°
    Typical high / low
    71°22° / 50°10°
    Wind
    7 mph12 km/h, gusts 13 mph21 km/h
    UV peak
    1

The outlook

  1. Today

    Dry, high 72°, low 55°.

  2. Tomorrow

    Dry, high 74°, low 53°.

  3. Monday

    Dry, high 72°, low 50°.

  4. Rest of week

    Mostly dry, highs 72–77°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (ILM) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Atlantic Coast at Myrtle Beach Springmaid Pier (IN MLLW)

6.7 mi
Below flood stage
Level
5.7 ft

Forecast peak 8.1 ft Mon 8 AM, minor flooding

Reading from Sat 4:06 AM · NWS gauge page

Waccamaw River near Conway

17 mi
Below flood stage
Level
8.4 ft

Forecast peak 8.6 ft Sun 2 PM

Reading from Sat 4:15 AM · NWS gauge page

Waccamaw River near Bucksport

6.4 mi
Level
17.5 ft

Reading from Sat 3:15 AM · NWS gauge page

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway above Aiw At Hwy 544 At Socastee

6.6 mi
Below flood stage
Level
12.8 ft

Reading from Sat 3:30 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 65% less heating than a typical week.

This week 7Typical 20

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 52°F).

Open the windows?

Today, 10:00 AM–12:00 AM

Good stretch to open the windows (air quality forecast not available for part of this window).

Is this typical?

Brookgreen Gardens · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1957–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 2°1° colder than typical.

Normal high / low
74°23° / 53°12°
Forecast high / low
72°22° / 55°13°
Record high
84°29° in 1972
Record low
35°2° in 1974

Last 7 days vs normal

  1. —SunOct 18
  2. —MonOct 19
  3. —TueOct 20
  4. —WedOct 21
  5. —ThuOct 22
  6. —FriOct 23
  7. —SatOct 24

Garden City weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Sunrise 7:28 AM, sunset 6:31 PM.

Daylight
11 h 4 min
Losing 1 min 57 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 8 min less
Golden hour
5:57–6:47 PM
Morning 7:12–8:02 AM
Blue hour
6:47–6:57 PM
Morning 7:02–7:12 AM; first light 7:02 AM

Stars tonight? Good

Clear 5:49–7:02 AM; moon 96% lit but below the horizon.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today
sets 5:44 AM · rises 5:26 PM
Full moon
Oct 26
New moon
Nov 9
Looking southeast from Garden City. Open water to the horizon.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.