Current moon phase

Waning Crescent
Moon phase today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The current Moon phase is Waning Crescent, with 11.24% illumination and located 404,891.41 kilometers from Earth. By the end of today, it will be 6.9% illuminated and 405,452.72 kilometers away.
| Local time | 4:38:28 AM MST |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Crescent |
| Illumination | 11.24% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 03:44 AM / 01:39 PM |
| Moon Age | 26.32 Days |
| Constellation | ♎ Libra |
| Moon Angular | 28.18º |
| Moon Distance | 404,891.41 km |
| On the map | 20°21'S, 47°39'S |
Moonrise and Moonset today
Today, the Moon rises at 3:44:00 AM MST and sets at 1:39:00 PM MST. It remains visible for approximately 9 hours and 55 minutes.
Moonrise today
Moonset today
Current moonlight and moon position
Currently, 11.24% 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: 11.24%, Moon's Coordinates: 20°21'S, 47°39'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 | Waning Crescent | 12.42% | ♍ Virgo | 117.34ºEast Southeast |
| 2:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 11.91% | ♎ Libra | 124.63ºSoutheast |
| 4:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 11.4% | ♎ Libra | 135.96ºSoutheast |
| 6:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 10.91% | ♎ Libra | 153.82ºSouth Southeast |
| 8:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 10.42% | ♎ Libra | 178.79ºSouth |
| 10:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 9.95% | ♎ Libra | 203.96ºSouth Southwest |
| 12:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 9.48% | ♎ Libra | 222.15ºSouthwest |
| 2:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 9.03% | ♎ Libra | 233.71ºSouthwest |
| 4:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 8.58% | ♎ Libra | 241.13ºWest Southwest |
| 6:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 8.14% | ♎ Libra | 246.15ºWest Southwest |
| 8:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 7.72% | ♎ Libra | 249.72ºWest Southwest |
| 10:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 7.3% | ♎ Libra | 112.15ºEast Southeast |
Notes
- Direction: This is the direction from your current location (37°45'N, 97°49'S) toward the Moon's zenith position.