Moon Times - Track Moonrise and Moonset Times around the World

Track Moon Times around the World

Get Most accurate moonrise, moonset times and moon phase information for any location around the world.

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August 9, 2026

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Understanding Moon Phases

What are Moon Phases?

Moon phases are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the Moon and Sun relative to Earth. The lunar cycle takes approximately 29.5 days to complete, during which the Moon goes through eight distinct phases:

New Moon: The Moon is not visible
Waxing Crescent: Right side of the Moon becomes visible
First Quarter: Right half of the Moon is visible
Waxing Gibbous: More than half of the Moon is visible
Full Moon: Entire disk of the Moon is visible
Waning Gibbous: More than half visible, but decreasing
Last Quarter: Left half of the Moon is visible
Waning Crescent: Only a small portion of the left side is visible

Why Track Moon Times?

Tracking moonrise and moonset times, as well as moon phases, can be useful for:

Photography: Planning night photography sessions to capture the moon in different phases
Outdoor Activities: Planning nighttime hikes or camping trips with optimal moonlight
Fishing: Many anglers believe moon phases affect fishing conditions and catch rates
Gardening: Many gardeners follow moon phases for planting different types of crops
Astronomy: Planning stargazing sessions when the moon is less bright
Cultural Events: Many festivals and celebrations follow lunar calendars

Did You Know?

The same side of the Moon always faces Earth. This is called "tidal locking" and occurs because the Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate as it orbits Earth.