Current moon phase

Waxing Crescent
Moon phase today, Thursday, December 25, 2025
The current Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, with 26.46% illumination and located 381,461.06 kilometers from Earth. By the end of today, it will be 34.14% illuminated and 377,731.20 kilometers away.
| Local time | 4:55:43 AM MST |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waxing Crescent |
| Illumination | 26.46% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 10:22 AM / 09:58 PM |
| Moon Age | 5.08 Days |
| Constellation | ♒ Aquarius |
| Moon Angular | 29.91º |
| Moon Distance | 381,461.06 km |
| On the map | 9°47'S, 55°3'N |
Moonrise and Moonset today
Today, the Moon rises at 10:22:00 AM MST and sets at 9:58:00 PM MST. It remains visible for approximately 11 hours and 36 minutes.
Moonrise today
Moonset today
Current moonlight and moon position
Currently, 26.46% 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: 26.46%, Moon's Coordinates: 9°47'S, 55°3'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 | Waxing Crescent | 24.59% | ♒ Aquarius | 249.05ºWest Southwest |
| 2:00 AM | Waxing Crescent | 25.34% | ♒ Aquarius | 252.66ºWest Southwest |
| 4:00 AM | Waxing Crescent | 26.1% | ♒ Aquarius | 107.01ºEast Southeast |
| 6:00 AM | Waxing Crescent | 26.87% | ♒ Aquarius | 110.16ºEast Southeast |
| 8:00 AM | Waxing Crescent | 27.65% | ♒ Aquarius | 114.77ºEast Southeast |
| 10:00 AM | Waxing Crescent | 28.43% | ♒ Aquarius | 122.01ºEast Southeast |
| 12:00 PM | Waxing Crescent | 29.23% | ♒ Aquarius | 134.4ºSoutheast |
| 2:00 PM | Waxing Crescent | 30.03% | ♒ Aquarius | 156.69ºSouth Southeast |
| 4:00 PM | Waxing Crescent | 30.84% | ♒ Aquarius | 189.75ºSouth |
| 6:00 PM | First Quarter | 31.65% | ♒ Aquarius | 218.21ºSouthwest |
| 8:00 PM | First Quarter | 32.48% | ♒ Aquarius | 234.77ºSouthwest |
| 10:00 PM | First Quarter | 33.31% | ♒ Aquarius | 244.09ºWest Southwest |
Notes
- Direction: This is the direction from your current location (37°45'N, 97°49'S) toward the Moon's zenith position.