Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:44 PM
- Moonset 04:56 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 95.89%
Moon Times for Jefferson, Louisiana, United States
Moonrise in Jefferson, Louisiana, United States today is at 06:44 PM and moonset is at 04:56 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 95.89 % illumination.
- Moonrise06:44 PM
- Moonset04:56 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination95.89%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 07:15 PM
- Moonset 05:54 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 98.90%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 26, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 95.89%
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: 98.90%
Illumination: 98.90%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 95.89%
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The moon is 95.89% 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.
06:44 PM
04:56 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 10, 2026
First Quarter
September 18, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
06:44 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:56 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
95.89%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
95.89%
With 95.89% 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 Jefferson, Louisiana, United States today?
Moonrise in Jefferson, Louisiana, United States today is at 06:44 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Jefferson, Louisiana, United States today?
Moonset in Jefferson, Louisiana, United States today is at 04:56 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Jefferson, Louisiana, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 95.89% illumination in Jefferson, Louisiana, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Jefferson, Louisiana, 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 Jefferson, Louisiana, United States?
With 95.89% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for May 2031
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2031 | Thu | 02:30 PM | 02:36 AM | 64.50% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.89 |
| 02 May 2031 | Fri | 03:26 PM | 03:11 AM | 73.70% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.75 |
| 03 May 2031 | Sat | 04:23 PM | 03:45 AM | 82.17% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.54 |
| 04 May 2031 | Sun | 05:23 PM | 04:21 AM | 89.47% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.4 |
| 05 May 2031 | Mon | 06:25 PM | 04:59 AM | 95.15% | Waxing Gibbous | -73.56 |
| 06 May 2031 | Tue | 07:28 PM | 05:42 AM | 98.78% | Waxing Gibbous | -77.9 |
| 07 May 2031 | Wed | 08:33 PM | 06:28 AM | 99.99% | Full Moon | 164.12 |
| 08 May 2031 | Thu | 09:37 PM | 07:21 AM | 98.58% | Waning Gibbous | 99.97 |
| 09 May 2031 | Fri | 10:37 PM | 08:19 AM | 94.48% | Waning Gibbous | 93.11 |
| 10 May 2031 | Sat | 11:33 PM | 09:23 AM | 87.87% | Waning Gibbous | 87.02 |
| 11 May 2031 | Sun | 12:00 AM | 10:29 AM | 79.11% | Waning Gibbous | 81.46 |
| 12 May 2031 | Mon | 12:23 AM | 11:35 AM | 68.75% | Waning Gibbous | 76.73 |
| 13 May 2031 | Tue | 01:08 AM | 12:40 PM | 57.43% | Last Quarter | 73.08 |
| 14 May 2031 | Wed | 01:48 AM | 01:44 PM | 45.86% | Last Quarter | 70.63 |
| 15 May 2031 | Thu | 02:25 AM | 02:46 PM | 34.69% | Waning Crescent | 69.44 |
| 16 May 2031 | Fri | 03:03 AM | 03:47 PM | 24.51% | Waning Crescent | 69.46 |
| 17 May 2031 | Sat | 03:39 AM | 04:47 PM | 15.78% | Waning Crescent | 70.65 |
| 18 May 2031 | Sun | 04:16 AM | 05:45 PM | 8.83% | Waning Crescent | 72.93 |
| 19 May 2031 | Mon | 04:55 AM | 06:43 PM | 3.84% | Waning Crescent | 76.25 |
| 20 May 2031 | Tue | 05:37 AM | 07:38 PM | 0.91% | Waning Crescent | 80.84 |
| 21 May 2031 | Wed | 06:21 AM | 08:30 PM | 0.00% | New Moon | -127.24 |
| 22 May 2031 | Thu | 07:10 AM | 09:20 PM | 1.03% | Waxing Crescent | -92.96 |
| 23 May 2031 | Fri | 07:59 AM | 10:05 PM | 3.86% | Waxing Crescent | -87.61 |
| 24 May 2031 | Sat | 08:50 AM | 10:47 PM | 8.32% | Waxing Crescent | -82.91 |
| 25 May 2031 | Sun | 09:42 AM | 11:26 PM | 14.25% | Waxing Crescent | -78.74 |
| 26 May 2031 | Mon | 10:35 AM | 12:00 AM | 21.45% | Waxing Crescent | -75.15 |
| 27 May 2031 | Tue | 11:28 AM | 12:02 AM | 29.75% | Waxing Crescent | -72.23 |
| 28 May 2031 | Wed | 12:22 PM | 12:37 AM | 38.92% | Waxing Crescent | -70.02 |
| 29 May 2031 | Thu | 01:23 PM | 01:10 AM | 48.70% | First Quarter | -68.56 |
| 30 May 2031 | Fri | 02:13 PM | 01:44 AM | 58.77% | First Quarter | -67.9 |
| 31 May 2031 | Sat | 03:11 PM | 02:19 AM | 68.75% | Waxing Gibbous | -68.09 |
| 01 June 2031 | Sun | 04:11 PM | 02:56 AM | 78.16% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.15 |
| 02 June 2031 | Mon | 05:14 PM | 03:38 AM | 86.49% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.06 |
| 03 June 2031 | Tue | 06:18 PM | 04:21 AM | 93.20% | Waxing Gibbous | -73.58 |
| 04 June 2031 | Wed | 07:23 PM | 05:11 AM | 97.80% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.54 |
| 05 June 2031 | Thu | 08:24 PM | 06:07 AM | 99.88% | Full Moon | -61.08 |
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