Current moon phase
New Moon
Moon phase today, Sunday, December 21, 2025
The current Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, with 3.96% illumination and located 396,426.52 kilometers from Earth. By the end of today, it will be 4.55% illuminated and 395,858.18 kilometers away.
| Local time | 8:25:31 PM MST |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waxing Crescent |
| Illumination | 3.96% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 08:18 AM / 05:40 PM |
| Moon Age | 1.88 Days |
| Constellation | ♐ Sagittarius |
| Moon Angular | 28.78º |
| Moon Distance | 396,426.52 km |
| On the map | 24°17'S, 144°20'N |
Moonrise and Moonset today
Today, the Moon rises at 8:18:00 AM MST and sets at 5:40:00 PM MST. It remains visible for approximately 9 hours and 22 minutes.
Moonrise today
8:18 AM Illumination: 2.25%Moonset today
5:40 PM Illumination: 3.53%Current moonlight and moon position
Currently, 3.96% of the Moon is illuminated. Moonlight appears on the map as a soft, silvery glow reflecting off the lunar surface. The intensity of this reflection varies depending on the level of illumination.
Illumination: 3.96%, Moon's Coordinates: 24°17'S, 144°20'N
Observation of the moon today
Observation of the moon from the beginning of the day until the end of the day
| Local time | Phase | Visibility | Constellation | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | New Moon | 1.36% | ♐ Sagittarius | 110.87ºEast Southeast |
| 2:00 AM | New Moon | 1.55% | ♐ Sagittarius | 114.43ºEast Southeast |
| 4:00 AM | New Moon | 1.76% | ♐ Sagittarius | 119.36ºEast Southeast |
| 6:00 AM | New Moon | 1.98% | ♐ Sagittarius | 126.48ºSoutheast |
| 8:00 AM | New Moon | 2.22% | ♐ Sagittarius | 137.23ºSoutheast |
| 10:00 AM | New Moon | 2.46% | ♐ Sagittarius | 153.64ºSouth Southeast |
| 12:00 PM | New Moon | 2.72% | ♐ Sagittarius | 176.38ºSouth |
| 2:00 PM | New Moon | 2.99% | ♐ Sagittarius | 200.38ºSouth Southwest |
| 4:00 PM | New Moon | 3.28% | ♐ Sagittarius | 218.98ºSouthwest |
| 6:00 PM | New Moon | 3.58% | ♐ Sagittarius | 231.34ºSouthwest |
| 8:00 PM | Waxing Crescent | 3.89% | ♐ Sagittarius | 239.45ºWest Southwest |
| 10:00 PM | Waxing Crescent | 4.21% | ♐ Sagittarius | 244.97ºWest Southwest |
Notes
- Direction: This is the direction from your current location (37°45'N, 97°49'S) toward the Moon's zenith position.