Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 01:43 PM
- Moonset 10:54 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 35.85%
Moon Times for Capitola, California, United States
Moonrise in Capitola, California, United States today is at 01:43 PM and moonset is at 10:54 PM. The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 35.85 % illumination.
- Moonrise01:43 PM
- Moonset10:54 PM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
- Illumination35.85%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:36 PM
- Moonset 11:46 PM
- Moon Phase First Quarter
- Illumination 45.09%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 17, 2026
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 35.85%
What does this mean?
A small crescent-shaped sliver of the Moon is visible, growing larger each day.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
First Quarter
Illumination: 45.09%
Illumination: 45.09%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 35.85%
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The moon is 35.85% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
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Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
01:43 PM
10:54 PM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
First Quarter
September 18, 2026
Full Moon
September 26, 2026
Last Quarter
October 3, 2026
New Moon
October 10, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
01:43 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 10:54 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
35.85%
The Waxing Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
35.85%
With 35.85% 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 Capitola, California, United States today?
Moonrise in Capitola, California, United States today is at 01:43 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Capitola, California, United States today?
Moonset in Capitola, California, United States today is at 10:54 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Capitola, California, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 35.85% illumination in Capitola, California, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Capitola, California, United States?
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 Capitola, California, United States?
With 35.85% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for May 2029
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2029 | Tue | 12:00 AM | 08:44 AM | 88.93% | Waning Gibbous | 97.07 |
| 02 May 2029 | Wed | 12:03 AM | 09:45 AM | 81.04% | Waning Gibbous | 89.23 |
| 03 May 2029 | Thu | 12:50 AM | 10:53 AM | 71.82% | Waning Gibbous | 82.7 |
| 04 May 2029 | Fri | 01:30 AM | 11:58 AM | 61.82% | Waning Gibbous | 77.5 |
| 05 May 2029 | Sat | 02:03 AM | 01:01 PM | 51.57% | Last Quarter | 73.68 |
| 06 May 2029 | Sun | 02:31 AM | 02:01 PM | 41.53% | Last Quarter | 71.19 |
| 07 May 2029 | Mon | 02:57 AM | 02:59 PM | 32.07% | Waning Crescent | 69.97 |
| 08 May 2029 | Tue | 03:22 AM | 03:55 PM | 23.48% | Waning Crescent | 69.98 |
| 09 May 2029 | Wed | 03:46 AM | 04:51 PM | 15.98% | Waning Crescent | 71.22 |
| 10 May 2029 | Thu | 04:12 AM | 05:48 PM | 9.75% | Waning Crescent | 73.85 |
| 11 May 2029 | Fri | 04:40 AM | 06:44 PM | 4.95% | Waning Crescent | 78.38 |
| 12 May 2029 | Sat | 05:12 AM | 07:42 PM | 1.72% | Waning Crescent | 86.94 |
| 13 May 2029 | Sun | 05:49 AM | 08:39 PM | 0.19% | New Moon | 120.03 |
| 14 May 2029 | Mon | 06:31 AM | 09:35 PM | 0.51% | New Moon | -121.19 |
| 15 May 2029 | Tue | 07:21 AM | 10:28 PM | 2.77% | Waxing Crescent | -101.82 |
| 16 May 2029 | Wed | 08:17 AM | 11:17 PM | 7.05% | Waxing Crescent | -92.53 |
| 17 May 2029 | Thu | 09:19 AM | 12:00 AM | 13.30% | Waxing Crescent | -85.41 |
| 18 May 2029 | Fri | 10:24 AM | 12:01 AM | 21.40% | Waxing Crescent | -79.54 |
| 19 May 2029 | Sat | 11:34 AM | 12:40 AM | 31.06% | Waxing Crescent | -74.83 |
| 20 May 2029 | Sun | 12:40 PM | 01:15 AM | 41.88% | First Quarter | -71.38 |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | 01:49 PM | 01:49 AM | 53.31% | First Quarter | -69.28 |
| 22 May 2029 | Tue | 02:59 PM | 02:20 AM | 64.72% | Waxing Gibbous | -68.61 |
| 23 May 2029 | Wed | 04:10 PM | 02:52 AM | 75.44% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.48 |
| 24 May 2029 | Thu | 05:22 PM | 03:26 AM | 84.81% | Waxing Gibbous | -72.07 |
| 25 May 2029 | Fri | 06:34 PM | 04:03 AM | 92.24% | Waxing Gibbous | -76.75 |
| 26 May 2029 | Sat | 07:46 PM | 04:46 AM | 97.30% | Waxing Gibbous | -84.89 |
| 27 May 2029 | Sun | 08:53 PM | 05:44 AM | 99.72% | Full Moon | -110.26 |
| 28 May 2029 | Mon | 09:53 PM | 06:31 AM | 99.46% | Full Moon | 112.01 |
| 29 May 2029 | Tue | 10:44 PM | 07:34 AM | 96.64% | Waning Gibbous | 93.49 |
| 30 May 2029 | Wed | 11:27 PM | 08:40 AM | 91.56% | Waning Gibbous | 84.6 |
| 31 May 2029 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 09:46 AM | 84.63% | Waning Gibbous | 78.23 |
| 01 June 2029 | Fri | 12:02 AM | 10:49 AM | 76.33% | Waning Gibbous | 73.53 |
| 02 June 2029 | Sat | 12:32 AM | 11:51 AM | 67.13% | Waning Gibbous | 70.28 |
| 03 June 2029 | Sun | 01:00 AM | 12:49 PM | 57.47% | Last Quarter | 68.31 |
| 04 June 2029 | Mon | 01:26 AM | 01:47 PM | 47.76% | Last Quarter | 67.5 |
| 05 June 2029 | Tue | 01:50 AM | 02:43 PM | 38.30% | Waning Crescent | 67.75 |
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