Moon phase in Wilmington, United States today
Today in Wilmington, United States, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous with an illumination of 93.67%. This indicates the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Moon is 17.16 days old and currently located in the ♍ Virgo constellation.
Moon phase today
- Waning Gibbous
- Moonrise today: 8:38 PM
- Moon set today: 7:31 AM
- Duration:13 hours and 7 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Mar 5, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.67% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 8:38 PM / 7:31 AM |
| Moon Age | 17.16 Days |
| Moon Angular | 28.83º |
| Moon Distance | 395,819.84 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Feb 18, 2026, 7:31 AM |
| First Quarter | Feb 23, 2026, 10:07 AM |
| Full Moon | Mar 2, 2026, 5:33 PM |
| Last Quarter | Mar 10, 2026, 1:37 AM |
| Next full Moon | Apr 1, 2026, 7:25 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 27 Days 2 Hours 37 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 93.67% Visible | 8:38 PM | 7:31 AM |
| Mar 6, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 85.96% Visible | 9:38 PM | 7:57 AM |
| Mar 7, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 78.55% Visible | 10:38 PM | 8:25 AM |
| Mar 8, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 70.58% Visible | 11:38 PM | 8:56 AM |
| Mar 9, 2026 |  Last Quarter | 61.63% Visible | 12:38 AM | 10:31 AM |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Last Quarter | 52.3% Visible | 1:37 AM | 11:13 AM |
| Mar 11, 2026 |  Last Quarter | 42.85% Visible | 2:33 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Mar 12, 2026 |  Last Quarter | 33.55% Visible | 3:26 AM | 12:54 PM |
| Mar 13, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 24.7% Visible | 4:13 AM | 1:53 PM |
| Mar 14, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 16.62% Visible | 4:54 AM | 2:54 PM |
| Mar 15, 2026 |  Waning Crescent | 9.7% Visible | 5:30 AM | 3:58 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Wilmington, United States, the Moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase with 93.67% illumination, is 17.16 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 7:25 PM (America/Kentucky/Monticello for Wilmington, United States), as provided by phasesmoon.com.
The Moon's illumination today (Thursday, March 5, 2026) is 93.67%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Thursday, March 5, 2026) is 17.16 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Thursday, March 5, 2026) in Wilmington, United States, the Moon rises at 8:38 PM and sets at 7:31 AM (America/Kentucky/Monticello), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Thursday, March 5, 2026), the Moon is approximately 395,819.84 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.