Moon phase in Manchester uk, United Kingdom today
Today in Manchester uk, United Kingdom, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous with an illumination of 94.48%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Moon is 16.99 days old and currently located in the ♍ Virgo constellation.
Moon phase today
- Waning Gibbous
- Moonrise today: 8:46 PM
- Moon set today: 7:10 AM
- Duration:13 hours and 36 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Mar 5, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 94.48% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 8:46 PM / 7:10 AM |
| Moon Age | 16.99 Days |
| Moon Angular | 28.88º |
| Moon Distance | 395,146.70 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Feb 18, 2026, 7:45 AM |
| First Quarter | Feb 23, 2026, 8:44 AM |
| Full Moon | Mar 2, 2026, 4:44 PM |
| Last Quarter | Mar 10, 2026, 1:55 AM |
| Next full Moon | Apr 1, 2026, 7:26 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 27 Days 1 Hours 40 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 94.48% Visible | 8:46 PM | 7:10 AM |
| Mar 6, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 87.35% Visible | 10:04 PM | 7:19 AM |
| Mar 7, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 80.18% Visible | 11:23 PM | 7:29 AM |
| Mar 8, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 72.02% Visible | 12:00 AM | 7:42 AM |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Last Quarter | 63.16% Visible | 12:40 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Mar 10, 2026 |  Last Quarter | 53.87% Visible | 1:55 AM | 8:25 AM |
| Mar 11, 2026 |  Last Quarter | 44.42% Visible | 3:03 AM | 9:02 AM |
| Mar 12, 2026 |  Last Quarter | 35.08% Visible | 3:58 AM | 9:55 AM |
| Mar 13, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 26.13% Visible | 4:38 AM | 11:01 AM |
| Mar 14, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 17.9% Visible | 5:07 AM | 12:18 PM |
| Mar 15, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 10.76% Visible | 5:27 AM | 1:40 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Manchester uk, United Kingdom, the Moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase with 94.48% illumination, is 16.99 days old, and located in the Virgo (♍) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 7:26 PM (Europe/London for Manchester uk, United Kingdom), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Thursday, March 5, 2026) is 94.48%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Thursday, March 5, 2026) is 16.99 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Thursday, March 5, 2026) in Manchester uk, United Kingdom, the Moon rises at 8:46 PM and sets at 7:10 AM (Europe/London), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Thursday, March 5, 2026), the Moon is approximately 395,146.70 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.