Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:23 PM
- Moonset 02:17 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 87.49%
Moon Times for Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom
Moonrise in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom today is at 06:23 PM and moonset is at 02:17 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 87.49 % illumination.
- Moonrise06:23 PM
- Moonset02:17 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination87.49%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:25 PM
- Moonset 03:45 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 93.30%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 23, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 87.49%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, continuing to grow toward a full moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 93.30%
Illumination: 93.30%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 87.49%
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The moon is 87.49% 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.
06:23 PM
02:17 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Full Moon
September 27, 2026
Last Quarter
October 4, 2026
New Moon
October 11, 2026
First Quarter
October 19, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
06:23 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 02:17 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
87.49%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
87.49%
With 87.49% 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 Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom today?
Moonrise in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom today is at 06:23 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom today?
Moonset in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom today is at 02:17 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 87.49% illumination in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom today.
When is the next full moon in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom?
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 Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom?
With 87.49% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for March 2025
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 March 2025 | Sat | 07:33 AM | 08:07 PM | 1.19% | Waxing Crescent | -112.31 |
| 02 March 2025 | Sun | 07:35 AM | 09:48 PM | 5.08% | Waxing Crescent | -115.28 |
| 03 March 2025 | Mon | 07:38 AM | 11:33 PM | 11.52% | Waxing Crescent | -114.59 |
| 04 March 2025 | Tue | 07:42 AM | 12:00 AM | 20.14% | Waxing Crescent | -111.85 |
| 05 March 2025 | Wed | 07:47 AM | 01:23 AM | 30.38% | Waxing Crescent | -107.36 |
| 06 March 2025 | Thu | 08:03 AM | 03:12 AM | 41.60% | First Quarter | -101.39 |
| 07 March 2025 | Fri | 08:34 AM | 04:50 AM | 53.09% | First Quarter | -94.34 |
| 08 March 2025 | Sat | 09:41 AM | 05:54 AM | 64.21% | Waxing Gibbous | -86.83 |
| 09 March 2025 | Sun | 11:14 AM | 06:26 AM | 74.38% | Waxing Gibbous | -79.52 |
| 10 March 2025 | Mon | 12:54 PM | 06:34 AM | 83.17% | Waxing Gibbous | -73 |
| 11 March 2025 | Tue | 02:31 PM | 06:40 AM | 90.25% | Waxing Gibbous | -67.53 |
| 12 March 2025 | Wed | 04:02 PM | 06:42 AM | 95.45% | Waxing Gibbous | -63.09 |
| 13 March 2025 | Thu | 05:27 PM | 06:40 AM | 98.69% | Waxing Gibbous | -58.99 |
| 14 March 2025 | Fri | 06:50 PM | 06:44 AM | 99.97% | Full Moon | -39.55 |
| 15 March 2025 | Sat | 08:10 PM | 06:43 AM | 99.36% | Full Moon | 114.96 |
| 16 March 2025 | Sun | 09:32 PM | 06:42 AM | 96.97% | Waning Gibbous | 116.64 |
| 17 March 2025 | Mon | 10:57 PM | 06:42 AM | 92.93% | Waning Gibbous | 115.5 |
| 18 March 2025 | Tue | 12:00 AM | 06:41 AM | 87.39% | Waning Gibbous | 112.89 |
| 19 March 2025 | Wed | 12:25 AM | 06:45 AM | 80.51% | Waning Gibbous | 109.06 |
| 20 March 2025 | Thu | 01:57 AM | 06:53 AM | 72.46% | Waning Gibbous | 104.11 |
| 21 March 2025 | Fri | 03:25 AM | 07:13 AM | 63.44% | Waning Gibbous | 98.22 |
| 22 March 2025 | Sat | 04:33 AM | 07:58 AM | 53.71% | Last Quarter | 91.69 |
| 23 March 2025 | Sun | 05:10 AM | 09:17 AM | 43.56% | Last Quarter | 84.98 |
| 24 March 2025 | Mon | 05:25 AM | 10:55 AM | 33.41% | Waning Crescent | 78.61 |
| 25 March 2025 | Tue | 05:35 AM | 12:57 PM | 23.72% | Waning Crescent | 73.09 |
| 26 March 2025 | Wed | 05:46 AM | 02:20 PM | 15.02% | Waning Crescent | 68.81 |
| 27 March 2025 | Thu | 05:42 AM | 04:00 PM | 7.89% | Waning Crescent | 66.11 |
| 28 March 2025 | Fri | 05:43 AM | 05:39 PM | 2.83% | Waning Crescent | 65.69 |
| 29 March 2025 | Sat | 05:45 AM | 07:19 PM | 0.27% | New Moon | 73.47 |
| 30 March 2025 | Sun | 06:47 AM | 10:01 PM | 0.47% | New Moon | -126.24 |
| 31 March 2025 | Mon | 06:50 AM | 11:49 PM | 3.30% | Waxing Crescent | -118.21 |
| 01 April 2025 | Tue | 06:56 AM | 12:00 AM | 8.82% | Waxing Crescent | -112.81 |
| 02 April 2025 | Wed | 07:07 AM | 01:40 AM | 16.60% | Waxing Crescent | -106.7 |
| 03 April 2025 | Thu | 07:30 AM | 03:25 AM | 26.11% | Waxing Crescent | -99.68 |
| 04 April 2025 | Fri | 08:21 AM | 04:44 AM | 36.73% | Waxing Crescent | -92.14 |
| 05 April 2025 | Sat | 09:46 AM | 05:26 AM | 47.81% | First Quarter | -84.72 |
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