Is Yosemite Spring Moonbow happening right now?
As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, past peak, season runs to ~June 30. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Moonbows are lunar rainbows produced when bright moonlight refracts through water droplets from a high-flow waterfall.
In Yosemite Valley, they form on clear, near-full-moon nights during spring when Yosemite Falls has strong runoff, producing a rare, dim rainbow at night.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead (Yosemite Falls Moonbow) |
| Swinging Bridge Meadow Viewpoint |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.