Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 07:05 PM
- Moonset 04:55 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 98.51%
Moon Times for Carmel, California, United States
Moonrise in Carmel, California, United States today is at 07:05 PM and moonset is at 04:55 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 98.51 % illumination.
- Moonrise07:05 PM
- Moonset04:55 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination98.51%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 07:31 PM
- Moonset 05:57 AM
- Moon Phase Full Moon
- Illumination 99.95%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 26, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 98.51%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, continuing to grow toward a full moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Full Moon
Illumination: 99.95%
Illumination: 99.95%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 98.51%
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The moon is 98.51% 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.
07:05 PM
04:55 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
New Moon
September 11, 2026
First Quarter
September 18, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
07:05 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:55 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
98.51%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
98.51%
With 98.51% 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 Carmel, California, United States today?
Moonrise in Carmel, California, United States today is at 07:05 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Carmel, California, United States today?
Moonset in Carmel, California, United States today is at 04:55 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Carmel, California, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 98.51% illumination in Carmel, California, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Carmel, 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 Carmel, California, United States?
With 98.51% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for December 2021
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 December 2021 | Wed | 03:57 AM | 03:11 PM | 11.79% | Waning Crescent | 113.49 |
| 02 December 2021 | Thu | 05:09 AM | 03:47 PM | 5.36% | Waning Crescent | 110 |
| 03 December 2021 | Fri | 06:22 AM | 04:30 PM | 1.33% | Waning Crescent | 103.58 |
| 04 December 2021 | Sat | 07:36 AM | 05:20 PM | 0.01% | New Moon | -12.63 |
| 05 December 2021 | Sun | 08:46 AM | 06:19 PM | 1.52% | Waxing Crescent | -80.06 |
| 06 December 2021 | Mon | 09:49 AM | 07:25 PM | 5.74% | Waxing Crescent | -89.03 |
| 07 December 2021 | Tue | 10:42 AM | 08:35 PM | 12.36% | Waxing Crescent | -96.46 |
| 08 December 2021 | Wed | 11:26 AM | 09:46 PM | 20.87% | Waxing Crescent | -102.74 |
| 09 December 2021 | Thu | 12:03 PM | 10:54 PM | 30.70% | Waxing Crescent | -107.73 |
| 10 December 2021 | Fri | 12:35 PM | 11:59 PM | 41.25% | First Quarter | -111.33 |
| 11 December 2021 | Sat | 01:03 PM | 12:00 AM | 51.95% | First Quarter | -113.57 |
| 12 December 2021 | Sun | 01:30 PM | 01:02 AM | 62.29% | Waxing Gibbous | -114.54 |
| 13 December 2021 | Mon | 01:55 PM | 02:02 AM | 71.85% | Waxing Gibbous | -114.27 |
| 14 December 2021 | Tue | 02:21 PM | 03:02 AM | 80.31% | Waxing Gibbous | -112.79 |
| 15 December 2021 | Wed | 02:48 PM | 04:01 AM | 87.43% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.04 |
| 16 December 2021 | Thu | 03:19 PM | 05:00 AM | 93.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -105.8 |
| 17 December 2021 | Fri | 03:54 PM | 06:00 AM | 97.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -99.34 |
| 18 December 2021 | Sat | 04:34 PM | 06:57 AM | 99.36% | Full Moon | -86.33 |
| 19 December 2021 | Sun | 05:21 PM | 07:53 AM | 99.93% | Full Moon | 32.1 |
| 20 December 2021 | Mon | 06:14 PM | 08:44 AM | 98.74% | Waning Gibbous | 79.21 |
| 21 December 2021 | Tue | 07:10 PM | 09:30 AM | 95.78% | Waning Gibbous | 90.03 |
| 22 December 2021 | Wed | 08:13 PM | 10:10 AM | 91.07% | Waning Gibbous | 97.45 |
| 23 December 2021 | Thu | 09:17 PM | 10:45 AM | 84.67% | Waning Gibbous | 103.29 |
| 24 December 2021 | Fri | 10:21 PM | 11:16 AM | 76.70% | Waning Gibbous | 107.82 |
| 25 December 2021 | Sat | 11:26 PM | 11:45 AM | 67.36% | Waning Gibbous | 111.04 |
| 26 December 2021 | Sun | 12:00 AM | 12:12 PM | 56.97% | Last Quarter | 112.9 |
| 27 December 2021 | Mon | 12:33 AM | 12:40 PM | 45.97% | Last Quarter | 113.35 |
| 28 December 2021 | Tue | 01:41 AM | 01:10 PM | 34.89% | Waning Crescent | 112.28 |
| 29 December 2021 | Wed | 02:51 AM | 01:43 PM | 24.38% | Waning Crescent | 109.57 |
| 30 December 2021 | Thu | 04:04 AM | 02:22 PM | 15.11% | Waning Crescent | 105.03 |
| 31 December 2021 | Fri | 05:18 AM | 03:09 PM | 7.69% | Waning Crescent | 98.26 |
| 01 January 2022 | Sat | 06:30 AM | 04:05 PM | 2.63% | Waning Crescent | 87.78 |
| 02 January 2022 | Sun | 07:36 AM | 05:09 PM | 0.26% | New Moon | 56.29 |
| 03 January 2022 | Mon | 08:34 AM | 06:18 PM | 0.67% | New Moon | -74.99 |
| 04 January 2022 | Tue | 09:22 AM | 07:29 PM | 3.75% | Waxing Crescent | -93.4 |
| 05 January 2022 | Wed | 10:01 AM | 08:39 PM | 9.20% | Waxing Crescent | -101.69 |
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