Current moon phase

Waning Crescent
Moon phase today, Monday, April 13, 2026
The current Moon phase is Waning Crescent, with 15.97% illumination and located 385,309.88 kilometers from Earth. By the end of today, it will be 13.9% illuminated and 383,988.64 kilometers away.
| Local time | 5:34:35 PM EDT |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Crescent |
| Illumination | 15.97% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 04:33 AM / 03:41 PM |
| Moon Age | 25.67 Days |
| Constellation | ♒ Aquarius |
| Moon Angular | 29.61º |
| Moon Distance | 385,309.88 km |
| On the map | 9°1'S, 163°28'N |
Moonrise and Moonset today
Today, the Moon rises at 4:33:00 AM EDT and sets at 3:41:00 PM EDT. It remains visible for approximately 11 hours and 8 minutes.
Moonrise today
Moonset today
Current moonlight and moon position
Currently, 15.97% 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: 15.97%, Moon's Coordinates: 9°1'S, 163°28'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 Crescent | 22.06% | ♒ Aquarius | 112.23ºEast Southeast |
| 2:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 21.34% | ♒ Aquarius | 117.25ºEast Southeast |
| 4:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 20.63% | ♒ Aquarius | 125ºSoutheast |
| 6:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 19.92% | ♒ Aquarius | 137.83ºSoutheast |
| 8:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 19.22% | ♒ Aquarius | 159.47ºSouth Southeast |
| 10:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 18.52% | ♒ Aquarius | 189.45ºSouth |
| 12:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 17.84% | ♒ Aquarius | 215.65ºSouthwest |
| 2:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 17.16% | ♒ Aquarius | 231.97ºSouthwest |
| 4:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 16.49% | ♒ Aquarius | 241.62ºWest Southwest |
| 6:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 15.83% | ♒ Aquarius | 247.67ºWest Southwest |
| 8:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 15.18% | ♒ Aquarius | 251.73ºWest Southwest |
| 10:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 14.54% | ♒ Aquarius | 105.93ºEast Southeast |
Notes
- Direction: This is the direction from your current location (39°2'N, 77°29'S) toward the Moon's zenith position.