Moon phase in Anchorage, United States today
Today in Anchorage, United States, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent with an illumination of 5.61%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Moon is 27.28 days old and currently located in the ♏ Scorpio constellation.
Moon phase today
- Waning Crescent
- Moonrise today: 10:42 AM
- Moon set today: 12:29 PM
- Duration:1 hours and 47 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Jan 16, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Crescent |
| Illumination | 5.61% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 10:42 AM / 12:29 PM |
| Moon Age | 27.28 Days |
| Moon Angular | 28.31º |
| Moon Distance | 403,110.12 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Dec 20, 2025, 12:33 PM |
| First Quarter | Dec 26, 2025, 12:24 PM |
| Full Moon | Jan 2, 2026, 1:43 PM |
| Last Quarter | Jan 9, 2026, 12:28 AM |
| Next full Moon | Jan 31, 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 15 Days 13 Hours 59 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 5.61% Visible | 10:42 AM | 12:29 PM |
| Jan 17, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.22% Visible | 10:48 AM | 2:13 PM |
| Jan 18, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.28% Visible | 10:47 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Jan 19, 2026 |  New Moon | 2.4% Visible | 10:45 AM | 5:44 PM |
| Jan 20, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 6.6% Visible | 10:42 AM | 7:23 PM |
| Jan 21, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 12.8% Visible | 10:39 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Jan 22, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 20.81% Visible | 10:36 AM | 10:34 PM |
| Jan 23, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 30.32% Visible | 10:33 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Jan 24, 2026 |  First Quarter | 40.92% Visible | 10:30 AM | 12:11 AM |
| Jan 25, 2026 |  First Quarter | 52.14% Visible | 10:27 AM | 1:53 AM |
| Jan 26, 2026 |  First Quarter | 63.42% Visible | 10:25 AM | 3:42 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Friday, January 16, 2026 in Anchorage, United States, the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 5.61% illumination, is 27.28 days old, and located in the Scorpio (♏) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM (America/Anchorage for Anchorage, United States), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Friday, January 16, 2026) is 5.61%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Friday, January 16, 2026) is 27.28 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Friday, January 16, 2026) in Anchorage, United States, the Moon rises at 10:42 AM and sets at 12:29 PM (America/Anchorage), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Friday, January 16, 2026), the Moon is approximately 403,110.12 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.