Moon phase in Manchester uk, United Kingdom today
Today in Manchester uk, United Kingdom, the Moon phase is First Quarter with an illumination of 48.88%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Thursday, August 20, 2026, the Moon is 7.28 days old and currently located in the ♎ Libra constellation.
Moon phase today
- First Quarter
- Moonrise today: 3:59 PM
- Moon set today: 10:35 PM
- Duration:6 hours and 36 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Aug 20, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | First Quarter |
| Illumination | 48.88% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 3:59 PM / 10:35 PM |
| Moon Age | 7.28 Days |
| Moon Angular | 28.37º |
| Moon Distance | 402,190.21 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Aug 13, 2026, 6:30 AM |
| First Quarter | Aug 19, 2026, 2:44 PM |
| Full Moon | Aug 27, 2026, 7:58 PM |
| Last Quarter | Sep 3, 2026, 9:40 PM |
| Next full Moon | Aug 27, 2026, 7:58 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 7 Days 19 Hours 4 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 |  First Quarter | 48.88% Visible | 3:59 PM | 10:35 PM |
| Aug 21, 2026 |  First Quarter | 67.21% Visible | 5:07 PM | 11:13 PM |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Waxing Gibbous | 75.75% Visible | 6:02 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Aug 23, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 83.41% Visible | 6:43 PM | 12:04 AM |
| Aug 24, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 89.92% Visible | 7:11 PM | 1:09 AM |
| Aug 25, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 95.02% Visible | 7:32 PM | 2:23 AM |
| Aug 26, 2026 |  Full Moon | 98.45% Visible | 7:46 PM | 3:42 AM |
| Aug 27, 2026 |  Full Moon | 99.95% Visible | 7:58 PM | 5:01 AM |
| Aug 28, 2026 |  Full Moon | 99.34% Visible | 8:07 PM | 6:20 AM |
| Aug 29, 2026 |  Full Moon | 96.53% Visible | 8:16 PM | 7:41 AM |
| Aug 30, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 91.52% Visible | 8:26 PM | 9:01 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Manchester uk, United Kingdom, the Moon is in the First Quarter phase with 48.88% illumination, is 7.28 days old, and located in the Libra (♎) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 7:58 PM (Europe/London for Manchester uk, United Kingdom), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Thursday, August 20, 2026) is 48.88%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Thursday, August 20, 2026) is 7.28 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Thursday, August 20, 2026) in Manchester uk, United Kingdom, the Moon rises at 3:59 PM and sets at 10:35 PM (Europe/London), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Thursday, August 20, 2026), the Moon is approximately 402,190.21 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.