Moon phase in London, United Kingdom today
Today in London, United Kingdom, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent with an illumination of 23.03%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Moon is 4.7 days old and currently located in the ♓ Pisces constellation.
Moon phase today
- Waxing Crescent
- Moonrise today: 7:47 AM
- Moon set today: 1:04 AM
- Duration:6 hours and 43 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Apr 21, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waxing Crescent |
| Illumination | 23.03% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 7:47 AM / 1:04 AM |
| Moon Age | 4.7 Days |
| Moon Angular | 31.36º |
| Moon Distance | 363,876.12 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Apr 18, 2026, 5:54 AM |
| First Quarter | Apr 23, 2026, 10:20 AM |
| Full Moon | Apr 30, 2026, 7:31 PM |
| Last Quarter | May 8, 2026, 2:12 AM |
| Next full Moon | Apr 30, 2026, 7:31 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 9 Days 3 Hours 20 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 23.03% Visible | 7:47 AM | 1:04 AM |
| Apr 22, 2026 |  First Quarter | 37.09% Visible | 8:57 AM | 2:07 AM |
| Apr 23, 2026 |  First Quarter | 48.26% Visible | 10:20 AM | 2:51 AM |
| Apr 24, 2026 |  First Quarter | 59.25% Visible | 11:47 AM | 3:21 AM |
| Apr 25, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 69.57% Visible | 1:11 PM | 3:41 AM |
| Apr 26, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 78.79% Visible | 2:31 PM | 3:56 AM |
| Apr 27, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 86.59% Visible | 3:48 PM | 4:08 AM |
| Apr 28, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 92.73% Visible | 5:02 PM | 4:19 AM |
| Apr 29, 2026 |  Full Moon | 97.05% Visible | 6:16 PM | 4:30 AM |
| Apr 30, 2026 |  Full Moon | 99.46% Visible | 7:31 PM | 4:42 AM |
| May 1, 2026 | Full Moon | 99.94% Visible | 8:45 PM | 4:55 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in London, United Kingdom, the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 23.03% illumination, is 4.7 days old, and located in the Pisces (♓) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 7:31 PM (Europe/London for London, United Kingdom), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) is 23.03%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) is 4.7 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) in London, United Kingdom, the Moon rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 1:04 AM (Europe/London), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Tuesday, April 21, 2026), the Moon is approximately 363,876.12 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.