Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 07:24 PM
- Moonset 04:38 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 97.05%
Moon Times for Mason City, Iowa, United States
Moonrise in Mason City, Iowa, United States today is at 07:24 PM and moonset is at 04:38 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 97.05 % illumination.
- Moonrise07:24 PM
- Moonset04:38 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination97.05%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 07:43 PM
- Moonset 05:46 AM
- Moon Phase Full Moon
- Illumination 99.47%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 26, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97.05%
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: 99.47%
Illumination: 99.47%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 97.05%
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The moon is 97.05% 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.
07:24 PM
04:38 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
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
New Moon
September 11, 2026
First Quarter
September 19, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
07:24 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:38 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
97.05%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
97.05%
With 97.05% 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 Mason City, Iowa, United States today?
Moonrise in Mason City, Iowa, United States today is at 07:24 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Mason City, Iowa, United States today?
Moonset in Mason City, Iowa, United States today is at 04:38 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Mason City, Iowa, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 97.05% illumination in Mason City, Iowa, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Mason City, 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 Mason City, Iowa, United States?
With 97.05% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for October 2022
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 October 2022 | Sat | 01:50 PM | 10:24 PM | 29.96% | Waxing Crescent | -81.77 |
| 02 October 2022 | Sun | 02:58 PM | 11:27 PM | 41.19% | First Quarter | -88.58 |
| 03 October 2022 | Mon | 03:56 PM | 12:00 AM | 52.98% | First Quarter | -95.97 |
| 04 October 2022 | Tue | 04:42 PM | 12:40 AM | 64.60% | Waxing Gibbous | -103.21 |
| 05 October 2022 | Wed | 05:18 PM | 01:59 AM | 75.36% | Waxing Gibbous | -109.71 |
| 06 October 2022 | Thu | 05:47 PM | 03:18 AM | 84.63% | Waxing Gibbous | -115.22 |
| 07 October 2022 | Fri | 06:12 PM | 04:35 AM | 91.94% | Waxing Gibbous | -119.94 |
| 08 October 2022 | Sat | 06:35 PM | 05:48 AM | 96.96% | Waxing Gibbous | -125.07 |
| 09 October 2022 | Sun | 06:57 PM | 07:00 AM | 99.55% | Full Moon | -139.38 |
| 10 October 2022 | Mon | 07:19 PM | 08:10 AM | 99.72% | Full Moon | 92.32 |
| 11 October 2022 | Tue | 07:43 PM | 09:19 AM | 97.65% | Waning Gibbous | 74.91 |
| 12 October 2022 | Wed | 08:11 PM | 10:27 AM | 93.57% | Waning Gibbous | 74.2 |
| 13 October 2022 | Thu | 08:42 PM | 11:34 AM | 87.81% | Waning Gibbous | 76.73 |
| 14 October 2022 | Fri | 09:21 PM | 12:38 PM | 80.71% | Waning Gibbous | 80.89 |
| 15 October 2022 | Sat | 10:07 PM | 01:37 PM | 72.60% | Waning Gibbous | 86.06 |
| 16 October 2022 | Sun | 10:59 PM | 02:28 PM | 63.81% | Waning Gibbous | 91.78 |
| 17 October 2022 | Mon | 11:58 PM | 03:11 PM | 54.61% | Last Quarter | 97.62 |
| 18 October 2022 | Tue | 12:00 AM | 03:47 PM | 45.27% | Last Quarter | 103.18 |
| 19 October 2022 | Wed | 01:01 AM | 04:15 PM | 36.05% | Waning Crescent | 108.15 |
| 20 October 2022 | Thu | 02:05 AM | 04:38 PM | 27.21% | Waning Crescent | 112.33 |
| 21 October 2022 | Fri | 03:10 AM | 05:00 PM | 19.06% | Waning Crescent | 115.57 |
| 22 October 2022 | Sat | 04:15 AM | 05:20 PM | 11.91% | Waning Crescent | 117.83 |
| 23 October 2022 | Sun | 05:22 AM | 05:39 PM | 6.13% | Waning Crescent | 119.12 |
| 24 October 2022 | Mon | 06:30 AM | 06:00 PM | 2.09% | Waning Crescent | 119.68 |
| 25 October 2022 | Tue | 07:42 AM | 06:23 PM | 0.14% | New Moon | 123.58 |
| 26 October 2022 | Wed | 08:57 AM | 06:51 PM | 0.55% | New Moon | -70.13 |
| 27 October 2022 | Thu | 10:13 AM | 07:27 PM | 3.48% | Waxing Crescent | -72.22 |
| 28 October 2022 | Fri | 11:32 AM | 08:13 PM | 8.91% | Waxing Crescent | -77.35 |
| 29 October 2022 | Sat | 12:44 PM | 09:12 PM | 16.65% | Waxing Crescent | -83.92 |
| 30 October 2022 | Sun | 01:46 PM | 10:21 PM | 26.29% | Waxing Crescent | -91.21 |
| 31 October 2022 | Mon | 02:36 PM | 11:38 PM | 37.29% | Waxing Crescent | -98.48 |
| 01 November 2022 | Tue | 03:16 PM | 12:00 AM | 48.98% | First Quarter | -105.02 |
| 02 November 2022 | Wed | 03:48 PM | 12:57 AM | 60.65% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.36 |
| 03 November 2022 | Thu | 04:14 PM | 02:15 AM | 71.62% | Waxing Gibbous | -114.29 |
| 04 November 2022 | Fri | 04:38 PM | 03:31 AM | 81.29% | Waxing Gibbous | -116.8 |
| 05 November 2022 | Sat | 05:00 PM | 04:44 AM | 89.19% | Waxing Gibbous | -117.95 |
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