Moon phase in Des moines, United States today
Today in Des moines, United States, the Moon phase is New Moon with an illumination of 3.72%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Moon is 27.71 days old and currently located in the ♐ Sagittarius constellation.
Moon phase today
- New Moon
- Moonrise today: 6:27 AM
- Moon set today: 2:57 PM
- Duration:8 hours and 30 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Jan 16, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | New Moon |
| Illumination | 3.72% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 6:27 AM / 2:57 PM |
| Moon Age | 27.71 Days |
| Moon Angular | 28.38º |
| Moon Distance | 402,031.87 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Dec 20, 2025, 8:32 AM |
| First Quarter | Dec 26, 2025, 11:31 AM |
| Full Moon | Jan 2, 2026, 3:58 PM |
| Last Quarter | Jan 10, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| Next full Moon | Jan 31, 2026, 4:05 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 15 Days 0 Hours 51 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 |  New Moon | 3.72% Visible | 6:27 AM | 2:57 PM |
| Jan 17, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.36% Visible | 7:14 AM | 3:58 PM |
| Jan 18, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.16% Visible | 7:52 AM | 5:04 PM |
| Jan 19, 2026 |  New Moon | 2.02% Visible | 8:24 AM | 6:12 PM |
| Jan 20, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 5.96% Visible | 8:51 AM | 7:21 PM |
| Jan 21, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 11.92% Visible | 9:15 AM | 8:30 PM |
| Jan 22, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 19.72% Visible | 9:36 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Jan 23, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 29.06% Visible | 9:57 AM | 10:48 PM |
| Jan 24, 2026 |  First Quarter | 39.55% Visible | 10:19 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Jan 25, 2026 |  First Quarter | 50.73% Visible | 10:43 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Jan 26, 2026 |  First Quarter | 62.03% Visible | 11:13 AM | 1:15 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Friday, January 16, 2026 in Des moines, United States, the Moon is in the New Moon phase with 3.72% illumination, is 27.71 days old, and located in the Sagittarius (♐) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 4:05 PM (America/Chicago for Des moines, United States), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Friday, January 16, 2026) is 3.72%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Friday, January 16, 2026) is 27.71 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Friday, January 16, 2026) in Des moines, United States, the Moon rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 2:57 PM (America/Chicago), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Friday, January 16, 2026), the Moon is approximately 402,031.87 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.