Moon phase in Raleigh, United States today
Today in Raleigh, United States, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent with an illumination of 6.05%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Monday, December 22, 2025, the Moon is 2.34 days old and currently located in the ♐ Sagittarius constellation.
Moon phase today
- Waxing Crescent
- Moonrise today: 9:32 AM
- Moon set today: 7:29 PM
- Duration:9 hours and 57 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Dec 22, 2025
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waxing Crescent |
| Illumination | 6.05% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 9:32 AM / 7:29 PM |
| Moon Age | 2.34 Days |
| Moon Angular | 28.92º |
| Moon Distance | 394,515.60 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Dec 20, 2025, 8:07 AM |
| First Quarter | Dec 26, 2025, 11:28 AM |
| Full Moon | Jan 2, 2026, 4:18 PM |
| Last Quarter | Jan 10, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| Next full Moon | Jan 2, 2026, 4:18 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 11 Days 6 Hours 9 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 |  Waxing Crescent | 6.05% Visible | 9:32 AM | 7:29 PM |
| Dec 23, 2025 |  Waxing Crescent | 15.69% Visible | 10:06 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Dec 24, 2025 |  Waxing Crescent | 23.85% Visible | 10:35 AM | 9:36 PM |
| Dec 25, 2025 |  First Quarter | 33.31% Visible | 11:02 AM | 10:38 PM |
| Dec 26, 2025 |  First Quarter | 43.74% Visible | 11:28 AM | 11:43 PM |
| Dec 27, 2025 |  First Quarter | 54.73% Visible | 11:53 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Dec 28, 2025 |  First Quarter | 65.76% Visible | 12:20 PM | 12:48 AM |
| Dec 29, 2025 |  Waxing Gibbous | 76.25% Visible | 12:52 PM | 1:58 AM |
| Dec 30, 2025 |  Waxing Gibbous | 85.52% Visible | 1:29 PM | 3:11 AM |
| Dec 31, 2025 |  Waxing Gibbous | 92.9% Visible | 2:14 PM | 4:27 AM |
| Jan 1, 2026 |  Full Moon | 97.83% Visible | 3:11 PM | 5:43 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Monday, December 22, 2025 in Raleigh, United States, the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 6.05% illumination, is 2.34 days old, and located in the Sagittarius (♐) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Friday, January 2, 2026, at approximately 4:18 PM (America/Kentucky/Monticello for Raleigh, United States), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Monday, December 22, 2025) is 6.05%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Monday, December 22, 2025) is 2.34 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Monday, December 22, 2025) in Raleigh, United States, the Moon rises at 9:32 AM and sets at 7:29 PM (America/Kentucky/Monticello), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Monday, December 22, 2025), the Moon is approximately 394,515.60 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.