Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 12:00 AM
- Moonset 03:16 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 39.67%
Moon Times for Ames, Iowa, United States
Moonrise in Ames, Iowa, United States today is at 12:00 AM and moonset is at 03:16 PM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 39.67 % illumination.
- Moonrise12:00 AM
- Moonset03:16 PM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination39.67%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 12:24 AM
- Moonset 04:34 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 28.52%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 6, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 39.67%
What does this mean?
A small crescent sliver is visible, shrinking day by day before the New Moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 28.52%
Illumination: 28.52%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 39.67%
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The moon is 39.67% 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.
12:00 AM
03:16 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
New Moon
August 12, 2026
First Quarter
August 20, 2026
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
12:00 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 03:16 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
39.67%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
39.67%
With 39.67% 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 Ames, Iowa, United States today?
Moonrise in Ames, Iowa, United States today is at 12:00 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Ames, Iowa, United States today?
Moonset in Ames, Iowa, United States today is at 03:16 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Ames, Iowa, United States today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 39.67% illumination in Ames, Iowa, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Ames, Iowa, 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 Ames, Iowa, United States?
With 39.67% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for November 2026
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 November 2026 | Sun | 12:00 AM | 01:30 PM | 58.56% | Last Quarter | 101.5 |
| 02 November 2026 | Mon | 12:00 AM | 02:01 PM | 46.40% | Last Quarter | 106.89 |
| 03 November 2026 | Tue | 12:44 AM | 02:27 PM | 35.06% | Waning Crescent | 110.26 |
| 04 November 2026 | Wed | 01:58 AM | 02:49 PM | 24.70% | Waning Crescent | 111.8 |
| 05 November 2026 | Thu | 03:09 AM | 03:11 PM | 15.83% | Waning Crescent | 111.43 |
| 06 November 2026 | Fri | 04:18 AM | 03:33 PM | 8.81% | Waning Crescent | 108.78 |
| 07 November 2026 | Sat | 05:27 AM | 03:56 PM | 3.85% | Waning Crescent | 102.62 |
| 08 November 2026 | Sun | 06:36 AM | 04:21 PM | 1.00% | Waning Crescent | 86.63 |
| 09 November 2026 | Mon | 07:42 AM | 04:52 PM | 0.20% | New Moon | 5.76 |
| 10 November 2026 | Tue | 08:46 AM | 05:30 PM | 1.33% | Waxing Crescent | -54.65 |
| 11 November 2026 | Wed | 09:45 AM | 06:14 PM | 4.23% | Waxing Crescent | -70.37 |
| 12 November 2026 | Thu | 10:37 AM | 07:07 PM | 8.73% | Waxing Crescent | -80.26 |
| 13 November 2026 | Fri | 11:21 AM | 08:06 PM | 14.65% | Waxing Crescent | -88.33 |
| 14 November 2026 | Sat | 11:57 AM | 09:09 PM | 21.81% | Waxing Crescent | -95.23 |
| 15 November 2026 | Sun | 12:27 PM | 10:13 PM | 30.04% | Waxing Crescent | -101.03 |
| 16 November 2026 | Mon | 12:52 PM | 11:18 PM | 39.10% | Waxing Crescent | -105.65 |
| 17 November 2026 | Tue | 01:15 PM | 12:00 AM | 48.73% | First Quarter | -109.05 |
| 18 November 2026 | Wed | 01:36 PM | 12:23 AM | 58.63% | First Quarter | -111.17 |
| 19 November 2026 | Thu | 01:56 PM | 01:29 AM | 68.40% | Waxing Gibbous | -111.94 |
| 20 November 2026 | Fri | 02:18 PM | 02:36 AM | 77.62% | Waxing Gibbous | -111.21 |
| 21 November 2026 | Sat | 02:42 PM | 03:46 AM | 85.82% | Waxing Gibbous | -108.68 |
| 22 November 2026 | Sun | 03:10 PM | 04:58 AM | 92.50% | Waxing Gibbous | -103.63 |
| 23 November 2026 | Mon | 03:45 PM | 06:14 AM | 97.21% | Waxing Gibbous | -93.68 |
| 24 November 2026 | Tue | 04:29 PM | 07:31 AM | 99.58% | Full Moon | -60.92 |
| 25 November 2026 | Wed | 05:24 PM | 08:45 AM | 99.34% | Full Moon | 50.2 |
| 26 November 2026 | Thu | 06:31 PM | 09:49 AM | 96.41% | Waning Gibbous | 76.81 |
| 27 November 2026 | Fri | 07:48 PM | 10:44 AM | 90.87% | Waning Gibbous | 89.1 |
| 28 November 2026 | Sat | 09:07 PM | 11:26 AM | 83.06% | Waning Gibbous | 97.89 |
| 29 November 2026 | Sun | 10:27 PM | 12:00 PM | 73.43% | Waning Gibbous | 104.45 |
| 30 November 2026 | Mon | 11:40 PM | 12:28 PM | 62.62% | Waning Gibbous | 109.03 |
| 01 December 2026 | Tue | 12:00 AM | 12:52 PM | 51.30% | Last Quarter | 111.77 |
| 02 December 2026 | Wed | 12:53 AM | 01:14 PM | 40.14% | Waning Crescent | 112.78 |
| 03 December 2026 | Thu | 02:03 AM | 01:36 PM | 29.72% | Waning Crescent | 112.15 |
| 04 December 2026 | Fri | 03:12 AM | 01:58 PM | 20.51% | Waning Crescent | 109.86 |
| 05 December 2026 | Sat | 04:21 AM | 02:23 PM | 12.85% | Waning Crescent | 105.8 |
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