Current moon phase
Waning Crescent
Moon phase today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The current Moon phase is Waning Crescent, with 15.6% illumination and located 375,966.23 kilometers from Earth. By the end of today, it will be 10.07% illuminated and 372,769.61 kilometers away.
| Local time | 6:42:28 AM EDT |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Crescent |
| Illumination | 15.6% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 03:46 AM / 04:47 PM |
| Moon Age | 25.71 Days |
| Constellation | ♓ Pisces |
| Moon Angular | 30.35º |
| Moon Distance | 375,966.23 km |
| On the map | 4°46'N, 36°41'S |
Moonrise and Moonset today
Today, the Moon rises at 3:46:00 AM EDT and sets at 4:47:00 PM EDT. It remains visible for approximately 13 hours and 1 minutes.
Moonrise today
3:46 AM Illumination: 16.62%Moonset today
4:47 PM Illumination: 12.27%Current moonlight and moon position
Currently, 15.6% 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: 15.6%, Moon's Coordinates: 4°46'N, 36°41'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 | 17.96% | ♓ Pisces | 105.95ºEast Southeast |
| 2:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 17.24% | ♓ Pisces | 109.65ºEast Southeast |
| 4:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 16.54% | ♓ Pisces | 115.63ºEast Southeast |
| 6:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 15.84% | ♓ Pisces | 126.57ºSoutheast |
| 8:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 15.16% | ♓ Pisces | 149.47ºSouth Southeast |
| 10:00 AM | Waning Crescent | 14.48% | ♓ Pisces | 190.79ºSouth |
| 12:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 13.81% | ♓ Pisces | 224.83ºSouthwest |
| 2:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 13.16% | ♓ Pisces | 241.24ºWest Southwest |
| 4:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 12.52% | ♓ Pisces | 249.5ºWest Southwest |
| 6:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 11.89% | ♓ Pisces | 254.29ºWest Southwest |
| 8:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 11.27% | ♓ Pisces | 257.37ºWest Southwest |
| 10:00 PM | Waning Crescent | 10.66% | ♓ Pisces | 100.63ºEast |
Notes
- Direction: This is the direction from your current location (39°2'N, 77°29'S) toward the Moon's zenith position.