Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:44 PM
- Moonset 03:35 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 89.29%
Moon Times for Iowa, United States
Moonrise in Iowa, United States today is at 05:44 PM and moonset is at 03:35 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 89.29 % illumination.
- Moonrise05:44 PM
- Moonset03:35 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination89.29%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:05 PM
- Moonset 04:41 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 94.66%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 23, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 89.29%
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: 94.66%
Illumination: 94.66%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 89.29%
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The moon is 89.29% 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.
05:44 PM
03:35 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
05:44 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 03:35 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
89.29%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
89.29%
With 89.29% 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 Iowa, United States today?
Moonrise in Iowa, United States today is at 05:44 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Iowa, United States today?
Moonset in Iowa, United States today is at 03:35 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Iowa, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 89.29% illumination in Iowa, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Iowa, 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 Iowa, United States?
With 89.29% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for July 2043
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 July 2043 | Wed | 01:28 AM | 03:39 PM | 35.81% | Waning Crescent | 69.06 |
| 02 July 2043 | Thu | 01:56 AM | 04:59 PM | 24.97% | Waning Crescent | 73.08 |
| 03 July 2043 | Fri | 02:30 AM | 06:19 PM | 15.51% | Waning Crescent | 79.23 |
| 04 July 2043 | Sat | 03:43 AM | 07:35 PM | 8.00% | Waning Crescent | 87.99 |
| 05 July 2043 | Sun | 04:08 AM | 08:41 PM | 2.90% | Waning Crescent | 101.28 |
| 06 July 2043 | Mon | 05:14 AM | 09:34 PM | 0.43% | New Moon | 136.27 |
| 07 July 2043 | Tue | 06:26 AM | 10:15 PM | 0.64% | New Moon | -113.22 |
| 08 July 2043 | Wed | 07:42 AM | 10:46 PM | 3.37% | Waxing Crescent | -87.29 |
| 09 July 2043 | Thu | 08:55 AM | 11:14 PM | 8.34% | Waxing Crescent | -77.35 |
| 10 July 2043 | Fri | 10:05 AM | 11:35 PM | 15.14% | Waxing Crescent | -71.69 |
| 11 July 2043 | Sat | 11:12 AM | 11:55 PM | 23.33% | Waxing Crescent | -68.42 |
| 12 July 2043 | Sun | 12:17 PM | 12:00 AM | 32.45% | Waxing Crescent | -66.91 |
| 13 July 2043 | Mon | 01:18 PM | 12:13 AM | 42.05% | First Quarter | -66.88 |
| 14 July 2043 | Tue | 02:23 PM | 12:31 AM | 51.76% | First Quarter | -68.17 |
| 15 July 2043 | Wed | 03:26 PM | 12:52 AM | 61.22% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.75 |
| 16 July 2043 | Thu | 04:30 PM | 01:15 AM | 70.16% | Waxing Gibbous | -74.58 |
| 17 July 2043 | Fri | 05:34 PM | 01:43 AM | 78.32% | Waxing Gibbous | -79.68 |
| 18 July 2043 | Sat | 06:34 PM | 02:17 AM | 85.48% | Waxing Gibbous | -86.08 |
| 19 July 2043 | Sun | 07:29 PM | 03:00 AM | 91.43% | Waxing Gibbous | -93.9 |
| 20 July 2043 | Mon | 08:16 PM | 03:52 AM | 95.95% | Waxing Gibbous | -103.77 |
| 21 July 2043 | Tue | 08:56 PM | 04:53 AM | 98.84% | Waxing Gibbous | -119.88 |
| 22 July 2043 | Wed | 09:29 PM | 06:01 AM | 99.86% | Full Moon | 166.26 |
| 23 July 2043 | Thu | 09:56 PM | 07:11 AM | 98.82% | Waning Gibbous | 90.16 |
| 24 July 2043 | Fri | 10:20 PM | 08:23 AM | 95.59% | Waning Gibbous | 76.25 |
| 25 July 2043 | Sat | 10:43 PM | 09:35 AM | 90.12% | Waning Gibbous | 70.15 |
| 26 July 2043 | Sun | 11:05 PM | 10:50 AM | 82.54% | Waning Gibbous | 67.15 |
| 27 July 2043 | Mon | 11:29 PM | 12:02 PM | 73.10% | Waning Gibbous | 66.29 |
| 28 July 2043 | Tue | 11:55 PM | 01:18 PM | 62.26% | Waning Gibbous | 67.29 |
| 29 July 2043 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 02:37 PM | 50.60% | Last Quarter | 70.1 |
| 30 July 2043 | Thu | 12:26 AM | 03:58 PM | 38.84% | Waning Crescent | 74.72 |
| 31 July 2043 | Fri | 01:06 AM | 05:16 PM | 27.69% | Waning Crescent | 81.09 |
| 01 August 2043 | Sat | 01:56 AM | 06:27 PM | 17.83% | Waning Crescent | 89.01 |
| 02 August 2043 | Sun | 02:57 AM | 07:26 PM | 9.84% | Waning Crescent | 98.29 |
| 03 August 2043 | Mon | 04:08 AM | 08:11 PM | 4.12% | Waning Crescent | 109.39 |
| 04 August 2043 | Tue | 05:24 AM | 08:46 PM | 0.89% | Waning Crescent | 128.54 |
| 05 August 2043 | Wed | 06:38 AM | 09:16 PM | 0.20% | New Moon | -125.66 |
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