Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:27 PM
- Moonset 01:31 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 78.72%
Moon Times for Elkton, Maryland, United States
Moonrise in Elkton, Maryland, United States today is at 05:27 PM and moonset is at 01:31 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 78.72 % illumination.
- Moonrise05:27 PM
- Moonset01:31 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination78.72%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:04 PM
- Moonset 02:30 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 85.89%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 23, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 78.72%
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: 85.89%
Illumination: 85.89%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 78.72%
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The moon is 78.72% 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.
05:27 PM
01:31 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
05:27 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 01:31 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
78.72%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
78.72%
With 78.72% 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 Elkton, Maryland, United States today?
Moonrise in Elkton, Maryland, United States today is at 05:27 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Elkton, Maryland, United States today?
Moonset in Elkton, Maryland, United States today is at 01:31 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Elkton, Maryland, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 78.72% illumination in Elkton, Maryland, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Elkton, Maryland, 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 Elkton, Maryland, United States?
With 78.72% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for July 2029
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 July 2029 | Sun | 11:45 PM | 11:26 AM | 73.58% | Waning Gibbous | 65.46 |
| 02 July 2029 | Mon | 12:00 AM | 12:24 PM | 64.65% | Waning Gibbous | 65.22 |
| 03 July 2029 | Tue | 12:08 AM | 01:22 PM | 55.35% | Last Quarter | 65.95 |
| 04 July 2029 | Wed | 12:33 AM | 02:19 PM | 45.94% | Last Quarter | 67.58 |
| 05 July 2029 | Thu | 01:00 AM | 03:08 PM | 36.71% | Waning Crescent | 70.06 |
| 06 July 2029 | Fri | 01:31 AM | 04:19 PM | 27.90% | Waning Crescent | 73.33 |
| 07 July 2029 | Sat | 02:08 AM | 05:14 PM | 19.79% | Waning Crescent | 77.27 |
| 08 July 2029 | Sun | 02:50 AM | 06:09 PM | 12.66% | Waning Crescent | 81.66 |
| 09 July 2029 | Mon | 03:39 AM | 07:01 PM | 6.84% | Waning Crescent | 86.06 |
| 10 July 2029 | Tue | 04:35 AM | 07:46 PM | 2.63% | Waning Crescent | 89.35 |
| 11 July 2029 | Wed | 05:38 AM | 08:24 PM | 0.36% | New Moon | 84.55 |
| 12 July 2029 | Thu | 06:43 AM | 09:06 PM | 0.27% | New Moon | -56.56 |
| 13 July 2029 | Fri | 07:52 AM | 09:39 PM | 2.55% | Waxing Crescent | -64.98 |
| 14 July 2029 | Sat | 09:01 AM | 10:11 PM | 7.24% | Waxing Crescent | -64.44 |
| 15 July 2029 | Sun | 10:11 AM | 10:40 PM | 14.23% | Waxing Crescent | -63.66 |
| 16 July 2029 | Mon | 11:22 AM | 11:11 PM | 23.24% | Waxing Crescent | -63.65 |
| 17 July 2029 | Tue | 12:35 PM | 11:43 PM | 33.81% | Waxing Crescent | -64.72 |
| 18 July 2029 | Wed | 01:52 PM | 12:00 AM | 45.37% | First Quarter | -67.01 |
| 19 July 2029 | Thu | 03:03 PM | 12:19 AM | 57.21% | First Quarter | -70.56 |
| 20 July 2029 | Fri | 04:16 PM | 01:01 AM | 68.62% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.26 |
| 21 July 2029 | Sat | 05:24 PM | 01:50 AM | 78.92% | Waxing Gibbous | -80.82 |
| 22 July 2029 | Sun | 06:23 PM | 02:43 AM | 87.53% | Waxing Gibbous | -86.68 |
| 23 July 2029 | Mon | 07:13 PM | 03:51 AM | 94.03% | Waxing Gibbous | -91.94 |
| 24 July 2029 | Tue | 07:55 PM | 04:58 AM | 98.17% | Waxing Gibbous | -94.61 |
| 25 July 2029 | Wed | 08:29 PM | 06:06 AM | 99.91% | Full Moon | -72.91 |
| 26 July 2029 | Thu | 08:58 PM | 07:12 AM | 99.32% | Full Moon | 57.2 |
| 27 July 2029 | Fri | 09:24 PM | 08:15 AM | 96.64% | Waning Gibbous | 61.19 |
| 28 July 2029 | Sat | 09:48 PM | 09:16 AM | 92.13% | Waning Gibbous | 61.51 |
| 29 July 2029 | Sun | 10:11 PM | 10:15 AM | 86.10% | Waning Gibbous | 61.88 |
| 30 July 2029 | Mon | 10:36 PM | 11:13 AM | 78.86% | Waning Gibbous | 62.85 |
| 31 July 2029 | Tue | 11:02 PM | 12:11 PM | 70.68% | Waning Gibbous | 64.57 |
| 01 August 2029 | Wed | 11:32 PM | 01:09 PM | 61.84% | Waning Gibbous | 67.05 |
| 02 August 2029 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 02:07 PM | 52.57% | Last Quarter | 70.27 |
| 03 August 2029 | Fri | 12:06 AM | 03:04 PM | 43.14% | Last Quarter | 74.18 |
| 04 August 2029 | Sat | 12:46 AM | 04:00 PM | 33.82% | Waning Crescent | 78.63 |
| 05 August 2029 | Sun | 01:33 AM | 04:53 PM | 24.93% | Waning Crescent | 83.38 |
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