Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:45 PM
- Moonset 03:37 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 90.95%
Moon Times for Altoona, Iowa, United States
Moonrise in Altoona, Iowa, United States today is at 05:45 PM and moonset is at 03:37 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 90.95 % illumination.
- Moonrise05:45 PM
- Moonset03:37 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination90.95%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:07 PM
- Moonset 04:43 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 95.87%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 23, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90.95%
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: 95.87%
Illumination: 95.87%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 90.95%
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The moon is 90.95% 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.
05:45 PM
03:37 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 3, 2026
New Moon
October 10, 2026
First Quarter
October 18, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
05:45 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 03:37 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
90.95%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
90.95%
With 90.95% 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 Altoona, Iowa, United States today?
Moonrise in Altoona, Iowa, United States today is at 05:45 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Altoona, Iowa, United States today?
Moonset in Altoona, Iowa, United States today is at 03:37 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Altoona, Iowa, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 90.95% illumination in Altoona, Iowa, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Altoona, 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 Altoona, Iowa, United States?
With 90.95% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for October 2034
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 October 2034 | Sun | 09:37 PM | 11:03 AM | 87.73% | Waning Gibbous | 79.17 |
| 02 October 2034 | Mon | 10:27 PM | 12:11 PM | 78.99% | Waning Gibbous | 82.59 |
| 03 October 2034 | Tue | 11:24 PM | 01:15 PM | 68.66% | Waning Gibbous | 86.89 |
| 04 October 2034 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 02:13 PM | 57.38% | Last Quarter | 91.62 |
| 05 October 2034 | Thu | 12:25 AM | 03:04 PM | 45.83% | Last Quarter | 96.35 |
| 06 October 2034 | Fri | 01:29 AM | 03:48 PM | 34.67% | Waning Crescent | 100.69 |
| 07 October 2034 | Sat | 02:34 AM | 04:27 PM | 24.50% | Waning Crescent | 104.43 |
| 08 October 2034 | Sun | 03:40 AM | 05:03 PM | 15.77% | Waning Crescent | 107.47 |
| 09 October 2034 | Mon | 04:42 AM | 05:35 PM | 8.82% | Waning Crescent | 109.92 |
| 10 October 2034 | Tue | 05:44 AM | 06:06 PM | 3.85% | Waning Crescent | 112.32 |
| 11 October 2034 | Wed | 06:44 AM | 06:36 PM | 0.93% | Waning Crescent | 117.24 |
| 12 October 2034 | Thu | 07:42 AM | 07:08 PM | 0.03% | New Moon | -149.87 |
| 13 October 2034 | Fri | 08:39 AM | 07:40 PM | 1.04% | Waxing Crescent | -84.14 |
| 14 October 2034 | Sat | 09:35 AM | 08:14 PM | 3.83% | Waxing Crescent | -81.86 |
| 15 October 2034 | Sun | 10:29 AM | 08:50 PM | 8.23% | Waxing Crescent | -83.04 |
| 16 October 2034 | Mon | 11:23 AM | 09:31 PM | 14.08% | Waxing Crescent | -85.46 |
| 17 October 2034 | Tue | 12:14 PM | 10:15 PM | 21.20% | Waxing Crescent | -88.6 |
| 18 October 2034 | Wed | 01:03 PM | 11:04 PM | 29.42% | Waxing Crescent | -92.19 |
| 19 October 2034 | Thu | 01:49 PM | 11:57 PM | 38.54% | Waxing Crescent | -96.05 |
| 20 October 2034 | Fri | 02:32 PM | 12:00 AM | 48.30% | First Quarter | -99.97 |
| 21 October 2034 | Sat | 03:12 PM | 12:55 AM | 58.38% | First Quarter | -103.77 |
| 22 October 2034 | Sun | 03:50 PM | 01:56 AM | 68.38% | Waxing Gibbous | -107.25 |
| 23 October 2034 | Mon | 04:25 PM | 03:00 AM | 77.82% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.3 |
| 24 October 2034 | Tue | 04:59 PM | 04:07 AM | 86.19% | Waxing Gibbous | -112.92 |
| 25 October 2034 | Wed | 05:33 PM | 05:15 AM | 92.95% | Waxing Gibbous | -115.49 |
| 26 October 2034 | Thu | 06:09 PM | 06:24 AM | 97.60% | Waxing Gibbous | -119.96 |
| 27 October 2034 | Fri | 06:47 PM | 07:35 AM | 99.77% | Full Moon | -147.8 |
| 28 October 2034 | Sat | 07:29 PM | 08:45 AM | 99.24% | Full Moon | 96.87 |
| 29 October 2034 | Sun | 08:17 PM | 09:55 AM | 95.98% | Waning Gibbous | 88.47 |
| 30 October 2034 | Mon | 09:13 PM | 11:01 AM | 90.16% | Waning Gibbous | 89.66 |
| 31 October 2034 | Tue | 10:11 PM | 12:02 PM | 82.16% | Waning Gibbous | 93.1 |
| 01 November 2034 | Wed | 11:14 PM | 12:56 PM | 72.48% | Waning Gibbous | 97.27 |
| 02 November 2034 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 01:44 PM | 61.74% | Waning Gibbous | 101.46 |
| 03 November 2034 | Fri | 12:20 AM | 02:25 PM | 50.58% | Last Quarter | 105.24 |
| 04 November 2034 | Sat | 01:25 AM | 03:02 PM | 39.62% | Waning Crescent | 108.37 |
| 05 November 2034 | Sun | 01:30 AM | 02:36 PM | 29.38% | Waning Crescent | 110.8 |
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