Moon phase in Edinburgh, United Kingdom today
Today in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent with an illumination of 4.43%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the Moon is 27.54 days old and currently located in the ♌ Leo constellation.
Moon phase today
- Waning Crescent
- Moonrise today: 3:55 AM
- Moon set today: 7:14 PM
- Duration:15 hours and 19 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Sep 9, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Crescent |
| Illumination | 4.43% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 3:55 AM / 7:14 PM |
| Moon Age | 27.54 Days |
| Moon Angular | 30.74º |
| Moon Distance | 371,158.83 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Aug 13, 2026, 6:27 AM |
| First Quarter | Aug 19, 2026, 3:05 PM |
| Full Moon | Aug 27, 2026, 8:08 PM |
| Last Quarter | Sep 3, 2026, 9:23 PM |
| Next full Moon | Sep 25, 2026, 6:30 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 16 Days 10 Hours 48 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 4.43% Visible | 3:55 AM | 7:14 PM |
| Sep 10, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.04% Visible | 5:29 AM | 7:22 PM |
| Sep 11, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.83% Visible | 6:59 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Sep 12, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 3.94% Visible | 8:25 AM | 7:34 PM |
| Sep 13, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 9.02% Visible | 9:51 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Sep 14, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 15.69% Visible | 11:16 AM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep 15, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 23.55% Visible | 12:41 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep 16, 2026 |  First Quarter | 32.25% Visible | 2:04 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Sep 17, 2026 |  First Quarter | 41.46% Visible | 3:20 PM | 8:49 PM |
| Sep 18, 2026 |  First Quarter | 50.89% Visible | 4:22 PM | 9:33 PM |
| Sep 19, 2026 |  First Quarter | 60.28% Visible | 5:07 PM | 10:34 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 4.43% illumination, is 27.54 days old, and located in the Leo (♌) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately 6:30 PM (Europe/London for Edinburgh, United Kingdom), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Wednesday, September 9, 2026) is 4.43%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Wednesday, September 9, 2026) is 27.54 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Wednesday, September 9, 2026) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the Moon rises at 3:55 AM and sets at 7:14 PM (Europe/London), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Wednesday, September 9, 2026), the Moon is approximately 371,158.83 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.