which direction does the moon rise

The Moon generally rises in the east , but depending on the time of year and the Moon's phase, it can rise slightly northeast or southeast of east. This variation is due to the Moon's orbit around the Earth, causing its rise direction to shift daily. Around the times of the Vernal and Fall Equinoxes, a full Moon typically rises almost due east and sets near due west. Overall, the Moon's rising direction ranges from east-northeast to east-southeast.