Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 01:45 PM
- Moonset 10:53 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 40.60%
Moon Times for Mountain View, California, United States
Moonrise in Mountain View, California, United States today is at 01:45 PM and moonset is at 10:53 PM. The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 40.60 % illumination.
- Moonrise01:45 PM
- Moonset10:53 PM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
- Illumination40.60%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:38 PM
- Moonset 11:45 PM
- Moon Phase First Quarter
- Illumination 49.94%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 17, 2026
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 40.60%
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: 49.94%
Illumination: 49.94%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 40.60%
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The moon is 40.60% 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.
01:45 PM
10:53 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 19, 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
01:45 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 10:53 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
40.60%
The Waxing Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
40.60%
With 40.60% 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 Mountain View, California, United States today?
Moonrise in Mountain View, California, United States today is at 01:45 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Mountain View, California, United States today?
Moonset in Mountain View, California, United States today is at 10:53 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Mountain View, California, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 40.60% illumination in Mountain View, California, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, California, United States?
With 40.60% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for April 2031
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 April 2031 | Tue | 01:57 PM | 03:16 AM | 62.60% | Waxing Gibbous | -80.87 |
| 02 April 2031 | Wed | 02:53 PM | 03:49 AM | 71.51% | Waxing Gibbous | -77.94 |
| 03 April 2031 | Thu | 03:51 PM | 04:22 AM | 79.76% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.91 |
| 04 April 2031 | Fri | 04:50 PM | 04:52 AM | 87.04% | Waxing Gibbous | -74.99 |
| 05 April 2031 | Sat | 05:51 PM | 05:23 AM | 93.02% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.62 |
| 06 April 2031 | Sun | 06:53 PM | 05:54 AM | 97.33% | Waxing Gibbous | -79.24 |
| 07 April 2031 | Mon | 07:58 PM | 06:28 AM | 99.63% | Full Moon | -96.86 |
| 08 April 2031 | Tue | 09:05 PM | 07:04 AM | 99.62% | Full Moon | 133.17 |
| 09 April 2031 | Wed | 10:12 PM | 07:46 AM | 97.13% | Waning Gibbous | 113.19 |
| 10 April 2031 | Thu | 11:19 PM | 08:33 AM | 92.12% | Waning Gibbous | 105.39 |
| 11 April 2031 | Fri | 12:00 AM | 09:27 AM | 84.74% | Waning Gibbous | 98.85 |
| 12 April 2031 | Sat | 12:22 AM | 10:28 AM | 75.36% | Waning Gibbous | 92.56 |
| 13 April 2031 | Sun | 01:20 AM | 11:35 AM | 64.51% | Waning Gibbous | 86.61 |
| 14 April 2031 | Mon | 02:10 AM | 12:44 PM | 52.86% | Last Quarter | 81.37 |
| 15 April 2031 | Tue | 02:53 AM | 01:54 PM | 41.12% | Last Quarter | 77.2 |
| 16 April 2031 | Wed | 03:32 AM | 03:02 PM | 30.00% | Waning Crescent | 74.32 |
| 17 April 2031 | Thu | 04:07 AM | 04:09 PM | 20.10% | Waning Crescent | 72.89 |
| 18 April 2031 | Fri | 04:39 AM | 05:14 PM | 11.92% | Waning Crescent | 73.09 |
| 19 April 2031 | Sat | 05:11 AM | 06:18 PM | 5.78% | Waning Crescent | 75.35 |
| 20 April 2031 | Sun | 05:44 AM | 07:21 PM | 1.85% | Waning Crescent | 81.6 |
| 21 April 2031 | Mon | 06:18 AM | 08:21 PM | 0.15% | New Moon | 114.75 |
| 22 April 2031 | Tue | 06:55 AM | 09:20 PM | 0.60% | New Moon | -122.59 |
| 23 April 2031 | Wed | 07:36 AM | 10:16 PM | 3.05% | Waxing Crescent | -107.78 |
| 24 April 2031 | Thu | 08:20 AM | 11:07 PM | 7.26% | Waxing Crescent | -100.33 |
| 25 April 2031 | Fri | 09:09 AM | 11:54 PM | 13.00% | Waxing Crescent | -94.29 |
| 26 April 2031 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 20.01% | Waxing Crescent | -88.91 |
| 27 April 2031 | Sun | 10:53 AM | 12:36 AM | 28.04% | Waxing Crescent | -84.11 |
| 28 April 2031 | Mon | 11:49 AM | 01:15 AM | 36.84% | Waxing Crescent | -79.92 |
| 29 April 2031 | Tue | 12:44 PM | 01:49 AM | 46.16% | First Quarter | -76.44 |
| 30 April 2031 | Wed | 01:42 PM | 02:22 AM | 55.74% | First Quarter | -73.7 |
| 01 May 2031 | Thu | 02:39 PM | 02:53 AM | 65.28% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.76 |
| 02 May 2031 | Fri | 03:39 PM | 03:24 AM | 74.44% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.69 |
| 03 May 2031 | Sat | 04:40 PM | 03:54 AM | 82.83% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.57 |
| 04 May 2031 | Sun | 05:44 PM | 04:26 AM | 90.01% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.53 |
| 05 May 2031 | Mon | 06:49 PM | 05:02 AM | 95.53% | Waxing Gibbous | -73.81 |
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