Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 01:44 AM
- Moonset 06:11 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 11.44%
Moon Times for Acton, Massachusetts, United States
Moonrise in Acton, Massachusetts, United States today is at 01:44 AM and moonset is at 06:11 PM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 11.44 % illumination.
- Moonrise01:44 AM
- Moonset06:11 PM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination11.44%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:56 AM
- Moonset 06:58 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 5.04%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 9, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 11.44%
What does this mean?
A small crescent sliver is visible, shrinking day by day before the New Moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 5.04%
Illumination: 5.04%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 11.44%
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The moon is 11.44% 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.
01:44 AM
06:11 PM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
New Moon
August 12, 2026
First Quarter
August 20, 2026
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
01:44 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 06:11 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
11.44%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
11.44%
With 11.44% 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 Acton, Massachusetts, United States today?
Moonrise in Acton, Massachusetts, United States today is at 01:44 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Acton, Massachusetts, United States today?
Moonset in Acton, Massachusetts, United States today is at 06:11 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Acton, Massachusetts, United States today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 11.44% illumination in Acton, Massachusetts, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Acton, Massachusetts, 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 Acton, Massachusetts, United States?
With 11.44% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for September 2024
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 September 2024 | Sun | 04:31 AM | 07:05 PM | 3.30% | Waning Crescent | 119.41 |
| 02 September 2024 | Mon | 05:36 AM | 07:25 PM | 0.74% | New Moon | 130.97 |
| 03 September 2024 | Tue | 06:39 AM | 07:43 PM | 0.07% | New Moon | -120.98 |
| 04 September 2024 | Wed | 07:40 AM | 07:59 PM | 1.24% | Waxing Crescent | -72.52 |
| 05 September 2024 | Thu | 08:41 AM | 08:16 PM | 4.15% | Waxing Crescent | -67.05 |
| 06 September 2024 | Fri | 09:43 AM | 08:34 PM | 8.71% | Waxing Crescent | -66.03 |
| 07 September 2024 | Sat | 10:46 AM | 08:55 PM | 14.79% | Waxing Crescent | -67.06 |
| 08 September 2024 | Sun | 11:52 AM | 09:20 PM | 22.22% | Waxing Crescent | -69.63 |
| 09 September 2024 | Mon | 12:59 PM | 09:53 PM | 30.82% | Waxing Crescent | -73.58 |
| 10 September 2024 | Tue | 02:06 PM | 10:34 PM | 40.34% | Waxing Crescent | -78.79 |
| 11 September 2024 | Wed | 03:09 PM | 11:28 PM | 50.47% | First Quarter | -85.06 |
| 12 September 2024 | Thu | 04:05 PM | 12:00 AM | 60.84% | Waxing Gibbous | -91.99 |
| 13 September 2024 | Fri | 04:51 PM | 12:32 AM | 70.99% | Waxing Gibbous | -99.06 |
| 14 September 2024 | Sat | 05:28 PM | 01:46 AM | 80.40% | Waxing Gibbous | -105.71 |
| 15 September 2024 | Sun | 05:58 PM | 03:02 AM | 88.51% | Waxing Gibbous | -111.51 |
| 16 September 2024 | Mon | 06:24 PM | 04:21 AM | 94.78% | Waxing Gibbous | -116.35 |
| 17 September 2024 | Tue | 06:48 PM | 05:39 AM | 98.71% | Waxing Gibbous | -121.14 |
| 18 September 2024 | Wed | 07:10 PM | 06:55 AM | 99.99% | Full Moon | 119.67 |
| 19 September 2024 | Thu | 07:35 PM | 08:12 AM | 98.46% | Waning Gibbous | 65.7 |
| 20 September 2024 | Fri | 08:01 PM | 09:31 AM | 94.20% | Waning Gibbous | 65.7 |
| 21 September 2024 | Sat | 08:32 PM | 10:49 AM | 87.50% | Waning Gibbous | 68.42 |
| 22 September 2024 | Sun | 09:11 PM | 12:09 PM | 78.84% | Waning Gibbous | 72.92 |
| 23 September 2024 | Mon | 09:58 PM | 01:24 PM | 68.79% | Waning Gibbous | 78.82 |
| 24 September 2024 | Tue | 10:55 PM | 02:31 PM | 58.00% | Last Quarter | 85.67 |
| 25 September 2024 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 03:26 PM | 47.08% | Last Quarter | 92.87 |
| 26 September 2024 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 04:09 PM | 36.56% | Waning Crescent | 99.78 |
| 27 September 2024 | Fri | 01:09 AM | 04:42 PM | 26.90% | Waning Crescent | 105.89 |
| 28 September 2024 | Sat | 02:17 AM | 05:08 PM | 18.43% | Waning Crescent | 110.88 |
| 29 September 2024 | Sun | 03:24 AM | 05:30 PM | 11.40% | Waning Crescent | 114.64 |
| 30 September 2024 | Mon | 04:28 AM | 05:51 PM | 5.97% | Waning Crescent | 117.14 |
| 01 October 2024 | Tue | 05:31 AM | 06:05 PM | 2.26% | Waning Crescent | 118.29 |
| 02 October 2024 | Wed | 06:31 AM | 06:19 PM | 0.31% | New Moon | 117.09 |
| 03 October 2024 | Thu | 07:33 AM | 06:40 PM | 0.15% | New Moon | -57.29 |
| 04 October 2024 | Fri | 08:36 AM | 06:59 PM | 1.78% | Waxing Crescent | -61.61 |
| 05 October 2024 | Sat | 09:40 AM | 07:22 PM | 5.17% | Waxing Crescent | -64.88 |
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