Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:59 PM
- Moonset 04:48 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 94.48%
Moon Times for Capitola, California, United States
Moonrise in Capitola, California, United States today is at 05:59 PM and moonset is at 04:48 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 94.48 % illumination.
- Moonrise05:59 PM
- Moonset04:48 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination94.48%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:23 PM
- Moonset 05:50 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 98.18%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 24, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 94.48%
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: 98.18%
Illumination: 98.18%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 94.48%
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The moon is 94.48% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
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Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
05:59 PM
04:48 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
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
05:59 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:48 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
94.48%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
94.48%
With 94.48% 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 Capitola, California, United States today?
Moonrise in Capitola, California, United States today is at 05:59 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Capitola, California, United States today?
Moonset in Capitola, California, United States today is at 04:48 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Capitola, California, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 94.48% illumination in Capitola, California, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Capitola, 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 Capitola, California, United States?
With 94.48% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for October 2028
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 October 2028 | Sun | 05:43 PM | 05:17 AM | 94.89% | Waxing Gibbous | -104.05 |
| 02 October 2028 | Mon | 06:07 PM | 06:13 AM | 98.12% | Waxing Gibbous | -96.61 |
| 03 October 2028 | Tue | 06:32 PM | 07:09 AM | 99.67% | Full Moon | -64.52 |
| 04 October 2028 | Wed | 06:59 PM | 08:06 AM | 99.48% | Full Moon | 29.1 |
| 05 October 2028 | Thu | 07:31 PM | 09:05 AM | 97.52% | Waning Gibbous | 53.58 |
| 06 October 2028 | Fri | 08:09 PM | 10:05 AM | 93.75% | Waning Gibbous | 63.43 |
| 07 October 2028 | Sat | 08:53 PM | 11:06 AM | 88.18% | Waning Gibbous | 70.86 |
| 08 October 2028 | Sun | 09:45 PM | 12:06 PM | 80.87% | Waning Gibbous | 77.83 |
| 09 October 2028 | Mon | 10:45 PM | 01:02 PM | 72.00% | Waning Gibbous | 84.7 |
| 10 October 2028 | Tue | 11:52 PM | 01:53 PM | 61.86% | Waning Gibbous | 91.3 |
| 11 October 2028 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 02:38 PM | 50.88% | Last Quarter | 97.27 |
| 12 October 2028 | Thu | 01:02 AM | 03:17 PM | 39.61% | Waning Crescent | 102.19 |
| 13 October 2028 | Fri | 02:13 AM | 03:52 PM | 28.68% | Waning Crescent | 105.7 |
| 14 October 2028 | Sat | 03:25 AM | 04:24 PM | 18.78% | Waning Crescent | 107.47 |
| 15 October 2028 | Sun | 04:35 AM | 04:55 PM | 10.55% | Waning Crescent | 106.97 |
| 16 October 2028 | Mon | 05:45 AM | 05:26 PM | 4.50% | Waning Crescent | 102.79 |
| 17 October 2028 | Tue | 06:57 AM | 05:59 PM | 1.02% | Waning Crescent | 87.3 |
| 18 October 2028 | Wed | 08:10 AM | 06:37 PM | 0.27% | New Moon | -9.99 |
| 19 October 2028 | Thu | 09:21 AM | 07:19 PM | 2.22% | Waxing Crescent | -55.86 |
| 20 October 2028 | Fri | 10:30 AM | 08:08 PM | 6.65% | Waxing Crescent | -68.62 |
| 21 October 2028 | Sat | 11:35 AM | 09:04 PM | 13.20% | Waxing Crescent | -77.6 |
| 22 October 2028 | Sun | 12:31 PM | 10:05 PM | 21.38% | Waxing Crescent | -85.47 |
| 23 October 2028 | Mon | 01:18 PM | 11:08 PM | 30.69% | Waxing Crescent | -92.45 |
| 24 October 2028 | Tue | 01:57 PM | 12:00 AM | 40.61% | Waxing Crescent | -98.36 |
| 25 October 2028 | Wed | 02:30 PM | 12:11 AM | 50.67% | First Quarter | -103.04 |
| 26 October 2028 | Thu | 02:58 PM | 01:12 AM | 60.44% | Waxing Gibbous | -106.42 |
| 27 October 2028 | Fri | 03:21 PM | 02:12 AM | 69.61% | Waxing Gibbous | -108.48 |
| 28 October 2028 | Sat | 03:47 PM | 03:09 AM | 77.90% | Waxing Gibbous | -109.24 |
| 29 October 2028 | Sun | 04:09 PM | 04:05 AM | 85.10% | Waxing Gibbous | -108.63 |
| 30 October 2028 | Mon | 04:34 PM | 05:01 AM | 91.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -106.38 |
| 31 October 2028 | Tue | 05:01 PM | 05:57 AM | 95.58% | Waxing Gibbous | -101.64 |
| 01 November 2028 | Wed | 05:31 PM | 06:55 AM | 98.56% | Waxing Gibbous | -90.83 |
| 02 November 2028 | Thu | 06:06 PM | 07:54 AM | 99.81% | Full Moon | -41.09 |
| 03 November 2028 | Fri | 06:47 PM | 08:55 AM | 99.20% | Full Moon | 51.33 |
| 04 November 2028 | Sat | 07:38 PM | 09:55 AM | 96.62% | Waning Gibbous | 70.38 |
| 05 November 2028 | Sun | 07:33 PM | 09:52 AM | 91.98% | Waning Gibbous | 80.48 |
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