Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 10:13 AM
- Moonset 08:48 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 15.97%
Moon Times for Encinitas, California, United States
Moonrise in Encinitas, California, United States today is at 10:13 AM and moonset is at 08:48 PM. The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 15.97 % illumination.
- Moonrise10:13 AM
- Moonset08:48 PM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
- Illumination15.97%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 11:14 AM
- Moonset 09:24 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 23.78%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 14, 2026
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 15.97%
What does this mean?
A small crescent-shaped sliver of the Moon is visible, growing larger each day.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 23.78%
Illumination: 23.78%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 15.97%
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The moon is 15.97% 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.
10:13 AM
08:48 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 27, 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
10:13 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 08:48 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
15.97%
The Waxing Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
15.97%
With 15.97% 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 Encinitas, California, United States today?
Moonrise in Encinitas, California, United States today is at 10:13 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Encinitas, California, United States today?
Moonset in Encinitas, California, United States today is at 08:48 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Encinitas, California, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 15.97% illumination in Encinitas, California, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, California, United States?
With 15.97% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for September 2023
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 September 2023 | Fri | 08:35 PM | 08:06 AM | 97.79% | Waning Gibbous | 76.16 |
| 02 September 2023 | Sat | 09:06 PM | 09:13 AM | 93.17% | Waning Gibbous | 70.13 |
| 03 September 2023 | Sun | 09:37 PM | 10:20 AM | 86.31% | Waning Gibbous | 69.18 |
| 04 September 2023 | Mon | 10:12 PM | 11:27 AM | 77.71% | Waning Gibbous | 70.72 |
| 05 September 2023 | Tue | 10:51 PM | 12:33 PM | 67.92% | Waning Gibbous | 74.06 |
| 06 September 2023 | Wed | 11:35 PM | 01:39 PM | 57.54% | Last Quarter | 78.83 |
| 07 September 2023 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 02:41 PM | 47.11% | Last Quarter | 84.69 |
| 08 September 2023 | Fri | 12:25 AM | 03:37 PM | 37.08% | Waning Crescent | 91.24 |
| 09 September 2023 | Sat | 01:19 AM | 04:25 PM | 27.82% | Waning Crescent | 98.01 |
| 10 September 2023 | Sun | 02:16 AM | 05:07 PM | 19.61% | Waning Crescent | 104.59 |
| 11 September 2023 | Mon | 03:14 AM | 05:42 PM | 12.65% | Waning Crescent | 110.75 |
| 12 September 2023 | Tue | 04:12 AM | 06:12 PM | 7.10% | Waning Crescent | 116.53 |
| 13 September 2023 | Wed | 05:09 AM | 06:39 PM | 3.07% | Waning Crescent | 122.7 |
| 14 September 2023 | Thu | 06:04 AM | 07:03 PM | 0.70% | New Moon | 133.86 |
| 15 September 2023 | Fri | 07:00 AM | 07:27 PM | 0.08% | New Moon | -118.88 |
| 16 September 2023 | Sat | 07:55 AM | 07:51 PM | 1.31% | Waxing Crescent | -72.98 |
| 17 September 2023 | Sun | 08:53 AM | 08:17 PM | 4.44% | Waxing Crescent | -68.26 |
| 18 September 2023 | Mon | 09:53 AM | 08:47 PM | 9.49% | Waxing Crescent | -68.22 |
| 19 September 2023 | Tue | 10:57 AM | 09:22 PM | 16.38% | Waxing Crescent | -70.46 |
| 20 September 2023 | Wed | 12:03 PM | 10:04 PM | 24.94% | Waxing Crescent | -74.47 |
| 21 September 2023 | Thu | 01:12 PM | 10:55 PM | 34.88% | Waxing Crescent | -80 |
| 22 September 2023 | Fri | 02:16 PM | 11:55 PM | 45.77% | First Quarter | -86.73 |
| 23 September 2023 | Sat | 03:16 PM | 12:00 AM | 57.10% | First Quarter | -94.15 |
| 24 September 2023 | Sun | 04:08 PM | 01:04 AM | 68.23% | Waxing Gibbous | -101.57 |
| 25 September 2023 | Mon | 04:52 PM | 02:16 AM | 78.52% | Waxing Gibbous | -108.38 |
| 26 September 2023 | Tue | 05:30 PM | 03:29 AM | 87.32% | Waxing Gibbous | -114.24 |
| 27 September 2023 | Wed | 06:03 PM | 04:40 AM | 94.08% | Waxing Gibbous | -119.29 |
| 28 September 2023 | Thu | 06:34 PM | 05:48 AM | 98.37% | Waxing Gibbous | -125.32 |
| 29 September 2023 | Fri | 07:05 PM | 06:57 AM | 99.96% | Full Moon | 179.27 |
| 30 September 2023 | Sat | 07:36 PM | 08:05 AM | 98.83% | Waning Gibbous | 72.31 |
| 01 October 2023 | Sun | 08:10 PM | 09:12 AM | 95.15% | Waning Gibbous | 69.64 |
| 02 October 2023 | Mon | 08:47 PM | 10:19 AM | 89.26% | Waning Gibbous | 71.64 |
| 03 October 2023 | Tue | 09:29 PM | 11:26 AM | 81.63% | Waning Gibbous | 75.67 |
| 04 October 2023 | Wed | 10:17 PM | 12:29 PM | 72.76% | Waning Gibbous | 81.02 |
| 05 October 2023 | Thu | 11:10 PM | 01:29 PM | 63.15% | Waning Gibbous | 87.18 |
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