Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:57 PM
- Moonset 02:43 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 90.90%
Moon Times for West Midlands, United Kingdom
Moonrise in West Midlands, United Kingdom today is at 05:57 PM and moonset is at 02:43 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 90.90 % illumination.
- Moonrise05:57 PM
- Moonset02:43 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination90.90%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:08 PM
- Moonset 03:59 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 95.83%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 23, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90.90%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, continuing to grow toward a full moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 95.83%
Illumination: 95.83%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 90.90%
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The moon is 90.90% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
See how far through the moon's above-horizon window you are and what phases are coming.
Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
05:57 PM
02:43 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Full Moon
September 27, 2026
Last Quarter
October 3, 2026
New Moon
October 10, 2026
First Quarter
October 18, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
05:57 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 02:43 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
90.90%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
90.90%
With 90.90% moon illumination, the sky is moderately bright. Best stargazing when illumination is below 30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about moonrise, moonset, and moon phases for this location.
What time is moonrise in West Midlands, United Kingdom today?
Moonrise in West Midlands, United Kingdom today is at 05:57 PM local time.
What time is moonset in West Midlands, United Kingdom today?
Moonset in West Midlands, United Kingdom today is at 02:43 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in West Midlands, United Kingdom today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 90.90% illumination in West Midlands, United Kingdom today.
When is the next full moon in West Midlands, United Kingdom?
The next full moon is approximately 3 days away. Check the major phases section above for exact dates.
Will the moon be visible tonight in West Midlands, United Kingdom?
With 90.90% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for August 2020
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 August 2020 | Sat | 08:06 PM | 02:46 AM | 92.63% | Waxing Gibbous | -93.78 |
| 02 August 2020 | Sun | 08:50 PM | 03:47 AM | 97.26% | Waxing Gibbous | -103.31 |
| 03 August 2020 | Mon | 09:24 PM | 04:55 AM | 99.60% | Full Moon | -124.81 |
| 04 August 2020 | Tue | 09:50 PM | 06:07 AM | 99.71% | Full Moon | 107.13 |
| 05 August 2020 | Wed | 10:11 PM | 07:19 AM | 97.78% | Waning Gibbous | 83.29 |
| 06 August 2020 | Thu | 10:26 PM | 08:28 AM | 94.03% | Waning Gibbous | 76.35 |
| 07 August 2020 | Fri | 10:42 PM | 09:37 AM | 88.73% | Waning Gibbous | 72.77 |
| 08 August 2020 | Sat | 10:56 PM | 10:45 AM | 82.11% | Waning Gibbous | 70.91 |
| 09 August 2020 | Sun | 11:11 PM | 11:51 AM | 74.42% | Waning Gibbous | 70.34 |
| 10 August 2020 | Mon | 11:26 PM | 12:59 PM | 65.88% | Waning Gibbous | 70.9 |
| 11 August 2020 | Tue | 11:43 PM | 02:08 PM | 56.72% | Last Quarter | 72.56 |
| 12 August 2020 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 03:19 PM | 47.21% | Last Quarter | 75.34 |
| 13 August 2020 | Thu | 12:04 AM | 04:30 PM | 37.62% | Waning Crescent | 79.26 |
| 14 August 2020 | Fri | 12:33 AM | 05:39 PM | 28.30% | Waning Crescent | 84.35 |
| 15 August 2020 | Sat | 01:12 AM | 06:36 PM | 19.64% | Waning Crescent | 90.55 |
| 16 August 2020 | Sun | 02:04 AM | 07:32 PM | 12.07% | Waning Crescent | 97.85 |
| 17 August 2020 | Mon | 03:09 AM | 08:12 PM | 6.04% | Waning Crescent | 106.57 |
| 18 August 2020 | Tue | 04:24 AM | 08:43 PM | 1.97% | Waning Crescent | 119.43 |
| 19 August 2020 | Wed | 05:47 AM | 09:07 PM | 0.21% | New Moon | 168.84 |
| 20 August 2020 | Thu | 07:12 AM | 09:27 PM | 1.02% | Waxing Crescent | -92.92 |
| 21 August 2020 | Fri | 08:36 AM | 09:46 PM | 4.48% | Waxing Crescent | -77.99 |
| 22 August 2020 | Sat | 10:01 AM | 10:04 PM | 10.48% | Waxing Crescent | -73.22 |
| 23 August 2020 | Sun | 11:26 AM | 10:23 PM | 18.73% | Waxing Crescent | -71.88 |
| 24 August 2020 | Mon | 12:52 PM | 10:45 PM | 28.76% | Waxing Crescent | -72.74 |
| 25 August 2020 | Tue | 02:17 PM | 11:14 PM | 39.95% | Waxing Crescent | -75.37 |
| 26 August 2020 | Wed | 03:40 PM | 11:50 PM | 51.60% | First Quarter | -79.52 |
| 27 August 2020 | Thu | 04:54 PM | 12:00 AM | 63.00% | Waxing Gibbous | -84.92 |
| 28 August 2020 | Fri | 05:58 PM | 12:36 AM | 73.52% | Waxing Gibbous | -91.25 |
| 29 August 2020 | Sat | 06:47 PM | 01:33 AM | 82.63% | Waxing Gibbous | -98.16 |
| 30 August 2020 | Sun | 07:25 PM | 02:40 AM | 89.96% | Waxing Gibbous | -105.53 |
| 31 August 2020 | Mon | 07:54 PM | 03:51 AM | 95.29% | Waxing Gibbous | -113.96 |
| 01 September 2020 | Tue | 08:16 PM | 05:03 AM | 98.56% | Waxing Gibbous | -127.31 |
| 02 September 2020 | Wed | 08:34 PM | 06:14 AM | 99.81% | Full Moon | 177.72 |
| 03 September 2020 | Thu | 08:49 PM | 07:24 AM | 99.13% | Full Moon | 94.53 |
| 04 September 2020 | Fri | 09:04 PM | 08:32 AM | 96.67% | Waning Gibbous | 79.95 |
| 05 September 2020 | Sat | 09:17 PM | 09:39 AM | 92.60% | Waning Gibbous | 75.26 |
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