Moon phase in Mazar e sharif, Afghanistan today
Today in Mazar e sharif, Afghanistan, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent with an illumination of 5.87%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Moon is 27.23 days old and currently located in the ♏ Scorpio constellation.
Moon phase today
- Waning Crescent
- Moonrise today: 5:31 AM
- Moon set today: 2:39 PM
- Duration:9 hours and 8 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Jan 16, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Crescent |
| Illumination | 5.87% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 5:31 AM / 2:39 PM |
| Moon Age | 27.23 Days |
| Moon Angular | 28.3º |
| Moon Distance | 403,226.50 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Dec 21, 2025, 8:25 AM |
| First Quarter | Dec 27, 2025, 11:30 AM |
| Full Moon | Jan 2, 2026, 3:34 PM |
| Last Quarter | Jan 9, 2026, 11:36 PM |
| Next full Moon | Feb 1, 2026, 4:50 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 16 Days 3 Hours 40 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 5.87% Visible | 5:31 AM | 2:39 PM |
| Jan 17, 2026 |  New Moon | 1.06% Visible | 6:21 AM | 3:36 PM |
| Jan 18, 2026 |  New Moon | 0% Visible | 7:05 AM | 4:38 PM |
| Jan 19, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.95% Visible | 7:43 AM | 5:43 PM |
| Jan 20, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 3.98% Visible | 8:15 AM | 6:48 PM |
| Jan 21, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 9.07% Visible | 8:43 AM | 7:53 PM |
| Jan 22, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 16.09% Visible | 9:10 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Jan 23, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 24.8% Visible | 9:34 AM | 10:02 PM |
| Jan 24, 2026 |  First Quarter | 34.85% Visible | 9:59 AM | 11:09 PM |
| Jan 25, 2026 |  First Quarter | 45.79% Visible | 10:26 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Jan 26, 2026 |  First Quarter | 57.1% Visible | 10:57 AM | 12:18 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Friday, January 16, 2026 in Mazar e sharif, Afghanistan, the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 5.87% illumination, is 27.23 days old, and located in the Scorpio (♏) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 4:50 PM (Asia/Kabul for Mazar e sharif, Afghanistan), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Friday, January 16, 2026) is 5.87%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Friday, January 16, 2026) is 27.23 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Friday, January 16, 2026) in Mazar e sharif, Afghanistan, the Moon rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 2:39 PM (Asia/Kabul), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Friday, January 16, 2026), the Moon is approximately 403,226.50 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.