Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:16 PM
- Moonset 10:33 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 34.36%
Moon Times for South Dakota, United States
Moonrise in South Dakota, United States today is at 02:16 PM and moonset is at 10:33 PM. The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 34.36 % illumination.
- Moonrise02:16 PM
- Moonset10:33 PM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
- Illumination34.36%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:57 PM
- Moonset 11:36 PM
- Moon Phase First Quarter
- Illumination 43.48%
Current Moon Phase Details
October 16, 2026
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 34.36%
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: 43.48%
Illumination: 43.48%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 34.36%
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The moon is 34.36% 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.
02:16 PM
10:33 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
October 18, 2026
Full Moon
October 26, 2026
Last Quarter
November 2, 2026
New Moon
November 9, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
02:16 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 10:33 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
34.36%
The Waxing Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
34.36%
With 34.36% 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 South Dakota, United States today?
Moonrise in South Dakota, United States today is at 02:16 PM local time.
What time is moonset in South Dakota, United States today?
Moonset in South Dakota, United States today is at 10:33 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in South Dakota, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 34.36% illumination in South Dakota, United States today.
When is the next full moon in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, United States?
With 34.36% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for May 2027
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2027 | Sat | 04:08 AM | 03:49 PM | 27.74% | Waning Crescent | 69.47 |
| 02 May 2027 | Sun | 04:26 AM | 04:54 PM | 19.40% | Waning Crescent | 69.46 |
| 03 May 2027 | Mon | 04:45 AM | 06:02 PM | 12.11% | Waning Crescent | 71.17 |
| 04 May 2027 | Tue | 05:06 AM | 07:12 PM | 6.25% | Waning Crescent | 75.42 |
| 05 May 2027 | Wed | 05:30 AM | 08:26 PM | 2.20% | Waning Crescent | 85.22 |
| 06 May 2027 | Thu | 06:01 AM | 09:41 PM | 0.31% | New Moon | 125.37 |
| 07 May 2027 | Fri | 06:39 AM | 10:55 PM | 0.83% | New Moon | -132.69 |
| 08 May 2027 | Sat | 07:28 AM | 12:00 AM | 3.90% | Waxing Crescent | -110.01 |
| 09 May 2027 | Sun | 08:30 AM | 12:03 AM | 9.51% | Waxing Crescent | -98.28 |
| 10 May 2027 | Mon | 09:42 AM | 01:01 AM | 17.44% | Waxing Crescent | -89.05 |
| 11 May 2027 | Tue | 11:02 AM | 01:46 AM | 27.26% | Waxing Crescent | -81.41 |
| 12 May 2027 | Wed | 12:23 PM | 02:23 AM | 38.40% | Waxing Crescent | -75.43 |
| 13 May 2027 | Thu | 01:43 PM | 02:52 AM | 50.15% | First Quarter | -71.21 |
| 14 May 2027 | Fri | 03:00 PM | 03:17 AM | 61.78% | Waxing Gibbous | -68.79 |
| 15 May 2027 | Sat | 04:14 PM | 03:39 AM | 72.59% | Waxing Gibbous | -68.19 |
| 16 May 2027 | Sun | 05:28 PM | 04:01 AM | 82.01% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.46 |
| 17 May 2027 | Mon | 06:41 PM | 04:22 AM | 89.62% | Waxing Gibbous | -72.9 |
| 18 May 2027 | Tue | 07:54 PM | 04:50 AM | 95.16% | Waxing Gibbous | -79.46 |
| 19 May 2027 | Wed | 09:03 PM | 05:18 AM | 98.54% | Waxing Gibbous | -93.42 |
| 20 May 2027 | Thu | 10:09 PM | 05:49 AM | 99.79% | Full Moon | -153.4 |
| 21 May 2027 | Fri | 11:07 PM | 06:31 AM | 99.02% | Waning Gibbous | 123.71 |
| 22 May 2027 | Sat | 11:55 PM | 07:21 AM | 96.40% | Waning Gibbous | 104.39 |
| 23 May 2027 | Sun | 12:00 AM | 08:20 AM | 92.10% | Waning Gibbous | 93.81 |
| 24 May 2027 | Mon | 12:34 AM | 09:20 AM | 86.34% | Waning Gibbous | 85.91 |
| 25 May 2027 | Tue | 01:06 AM | 10:24 AM | 79.31% | Waning Gibbous | 79.66 |
| 26 May 2027 | Wed | 01:31 AM | 11:29 AM | 71.23% | Waning Gibbous | 74.8 |
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | 01:53 AM | 12:33 PM | 62.33% | Waning Gibbous | 71.21 |
| 28 May 2027 | Fri | 02:12 AM | 01:37 PM | 52.85% | Last Quarter | 68.87 |
| 29 May 2027 | Sat | 02:31 AM | 02:42 PM | 43.10% | Last Quarter | 67.76 |
| 30 May 2027 | Sun | 02:50 AM | 03:46 PM | 33.42% | Waning Crescent | 67.92 |
| 31 May 2027 | Mon | 03:10 AM | 04:56 PM | 24.19% | Waning Crescent | 69.45 |
| 01 June 2027 | Tue | 03:33 AM | 06:08 PM | 15.85% | Waning Crescent | 72.6 |
| 02 June 2027 | Wed | 04:00 AM | 07:22 PM | 8.85% | Waning Crescent | 77.85 |
| 03 June 2027 | Thu | 04:34 AM | 08:37 PM | 3.67% | Waning Crescent | 86.63 |
| 04 June 2027 | Fri | 05:19 AM | 09:48 PM | 0.71% | New Moon | 107.65 |
| 05 June 2027 | Sat | 06:14 AM | 10:50 PM | 0.30% | New Moon | -135.19 |
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