Current moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Moon phase today, Friday, March 6, 2026
The current Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, with 88.04% illumination and located 399,409.10 kilometers from Earth. By the end of today, it will be 85.96% illuminated and 400,404.18 kilometers away.
| Local time | 4:27:08 PM EST |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 88.04% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 09:45 PM / 07:49 AM |
| Moon Age | 18.08 Days |
| Constellation | ♍ Virgo |
| Moon Angular | 28.57º |
| Moon Distance | 399,409.10 km |
| On the map | 13°45'S, 67°19'N |
Moonrise and Moonset today
Today, the Moon rises at 9:45:00 PM EST and sets at 7:49:00 AM EST. It remains visible for approximately 13 hours and 56 minutes.
Moonrise today
9:45 PM Illumination: 86.59%Moonset today
7:49 AM Illumination: 90.27%Current moonlight and moon position
Currently, 88.04% 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: 88.04%, Moon's Coordinates: 13°45'S, 67°19'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 | Waning Gibbous | 92.12% | ♍ Virgo | 155.12ºSouth Southeast |
| 2:00 AM | Waning Gibbous | 91.66% | ♍ Virgo | 185.08ºSouth |
| 4:00 AM | Waning Gibbous | 91.19% | ♍ Virgo | 212.29ºSouth Southwest |
| 6:00 AM | Waning Gibbous | 90.71% | ♍ Virgo | 229.37ºSouthwest |
| 8:00 AM | Waning Gibbous | 90.22% | ♍ Virgo | 239.39ºWest Southwest |
| 10:00 AM | Waning Gibbous | 89.72% | ♍ Virgo | 245.62ºWest Southwest |
| 12:00 PM | Waning Gibbous | 89.21% | ♍ Virgo | 249.78ºWest Southwest |
| 2:00 PM | Waning Gibbous | 88.69% | ♍ Virgo | 252.72ºWest Southwest |
| 4:00 PM | Waning Gibbous | 88.16% | ♍ Virgo | 110.39ºEast Southeast |
| 6:00 PM | Waning Gibbous | 87.63% | ♍ Virgo | 114.88ºEast Southeast |
| 8:00 PM | Waning Gibbous | 87.08% | ♍ Virgo | 121.52ºEast Southeast |
| 10:00 PM | Waning Gibbous | 86.52% | ♍ Virgo | 131.95ºSoutheast |
Notes
- Direction: This is the direction from your current location (39°2'N, 77°29'S) toward the Moon's zenith position.