Current moon phase
Last Quarter
Moon phase today, Friday, May 8, 2026
The current Moon phase is Last Quarter, with 61.64% illumination and located 397,774.15 kilometers from Earth. By the end of today, it will be 56.29% illuminated and 395,650.25 kilometers away.
| Local time | 10:39:52 AM MDT |
|---|---|
| Phase | Last Quarter |
| Illumination | 61.64% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 12:55 AM / 10:44 AM |
| Moon Age | 21.04 Days |
| Constellation | ♑ Capricorn |
| Moon Angular | 28.69º |
| Moon Distance | 397,774.15 km |
| On the map | 21°9'S, 178°20'S |
Moonrise and Moonset today
Today, the Moon rises at 12:55:00 AM MDT and sets at 10:44:00 AM MDT. It remains visible for approximately 9 hours and 49 minutes.
Moonrise today
12:55 AM Illumination: 65.44%Moonset today
10:44 AM Illumination: 61.62%Current moonlight and moon position
Currently, 61.64% 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: 61.64%, Moon's Coordinates: 21°9'S, 178°20'S
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 | Last Quarter | 65.79% | ♐ Sagittarius | 130.77ºSoutheast |
| 2:00 AM | Last Quarter | 65.02% | ♐ Sagittarius | 144.63ºSoutheast |
| 4:00 AM | Last Quarter | 64.25% | ♐ Sagittarius | 165.64ºSouth Southeast |
| 6:00 AM | Last Quarter | 63.47% | ♐ Sagittarius | 191.44ºSouth Southwest |
| 8:00 AM | Last Quarter | 62.69% | ♑ Capricorn | 213.63ºSouth Southwest |
| 10:00 AM | Last Quarter | 61.91% | ♑ Capricorn | 228.56ºSouthwest |
| 12:00 PM | Last Quarter | 61.11% | ♑ Capricorn | 238.07ºWest Southwest |
| 2:00 PM | Last Quarter | 60.32% | ♑ Capricorn | 244.35ºWest Southwest |
| 4:00 PM | Last Quarter | 59.52% | ♑ Capricorn | 248.7ºWest Southwest |
| 6:00 PM | Last Quarter | 58.72% | ♑ Capricorn | 109.51ºEast Southeast |
| 8:00 PM | Last Quarter | 57.91% | ♑ Capricorn | 112.95ºEast Southeast |
| 10:00 PM | Last Quarter | 57.1% | ♑ Capricorn | 117.81ºEast Southeast |
Notes
- Direction: This is the direction from your current location (37°45'N, 97°49'S) toward the Moon's zenith position.