Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:48 PM
- Moonset 04:51 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 96.33%
Moon Times for Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States
Moonrise in Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States today is at 06:48 PM and moonset is at 04:51 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 96.33 % illumination.
- Moonrise06:48 PM
- Moonset04:51 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination96.33%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 07:18 PM
- Moonset 05:50 AM
- Moon Phase Full Moon
- Illumination 99.13%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 26, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 96.33%
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: 99.13%
Illumination: 99.13%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 96.33%
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The moon is 96.33% 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.
06:48 PM
04:51 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 11, 2026
First Quarter
September 19, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
06:48 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:51 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
96.33%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
96.33%
With 96.33% 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 Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States today?
Moonrise in Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States today is at 06:48 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States today?
Moonset in Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States today is at 04:51 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 96.33% illumination in Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Ridgeland, Mississippi, 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 Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States?
With 96.33% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for May 2028
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2028 | Mon | 12:17 PM | 01:28 AM | 41.08% | First Quarter | -77.54 |
| 02 May 2028 | Tue | 01:27 PM | 02:08 AM | 52.81% | First Quarter | -73.21 |
| 03 May 2028 | Wed | 02:35 PM | 02:45 AM | 64.45% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.54 |
| 04 May 2028 | Thu | 03:43 PM | 03:19 AM | 75.28% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.65 |
| 05 May 2028 | Fri | 04:51 PM | 03:51 AM | 84.64% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.77 |
| 06 May 2028 | Sat | 05:59 PM | 04:25 AM | 92.01% | Waxing Gibbous | -74.47 |
| 07 May 2028 | Sun | 07:07 PM | 05:01 AM | 97.02% | Waxing Gibbous | -82.82 |
| 08 May 2028 | Mon | 08:14 PM | 05:41 AM | 99.52% | Full Moon | -110.56 |
| 09 May 2028 | Tue | 09:19 PM | 06:25 AM | 99.50% | Full Moon | 139.87 |
| 10 May 2028 | Wed | 10:18 PM | 07:16 AM | 97.14% | Waning Gibbous | 111.09 |
| 11 May 2028 | Thu | 11:10 PM | 08:11 AM | 92.71% | Waning Gibbous | 99.16 |
| 12 May 2028 | Fri | 11:56 PM | 09:11 AM | 86.54% | Waning Gibbous | 90.51 |
| 13 May 2028 | Sat | 12:00 AM | 10:10 AM | 79.02% | Waning Gibbous | 83.57 |
| 14 May 2028 | Sun | 12:35 AM | 11:09 AM | 70.52% | Waning Gibbous | 78.04 |
| 15 May 2028 | Mon | 01:08 AM | 12:06 PM | 61.41% | Waning Gibbous | 73.85 |
| 16 May 2028 | Tue | 01:37 AM | 01:02 PM | 52.01% | Last Quarter | 70.93 |
| 17 May 2028 | Wed | 02:03 AM | 01:55 PM | 42.62% | Last Quarter | 69.2 |
| 18 May 2028 | Thu | 02:29 AM | 02:49 PM | 33.52% | Waning Crescent | 68.63 |
| 19 May 2028 | Fri | 02:54 AM | 03:43 PM | 24.97% | Waning Crescent | 69.22 |
| 20 May 2028 | Sat | 03:22 AM | 04:38 PM | 17.24% | Waning Crescent | 71.07 |
| 21 May 2028 | Sun | 03:51 AM | 05:36 PM | 10.59% | Waning Crescent | 74.43 |
| 22 May 2028 | Mon | 04:24 AM | 06:36 PM | 5.33% | Waning Crescent | 79.95 |
| 23 May 2028 | Tue | 05:04 AM | 07:38 PM | 1.75% | Waning Crescent | 90.27 |
| 24 May 2028 | Wed | 05:50 AM | 08:39 PM | 0.16% | New Moon | 134.87 |
| 25 May 2028 | Thu | 06:43 AM | 09:38 PM | 0.81% | New Moon | -113.79 |
| 26 May 2028 | Fri | 07:44 AM | 10:32 PM | 3.85% | Waxing Crescent | -95.84 |
| 27 May 2028 | Sat | 08:51 AM | 11:21 PM | 9.31% | Waxing Crescent | -86.23 |
| 28 May 2028 | Sun | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 17.04% | Waxing Crescent | -79.11 |
| 29 May 2028 | Mon | 11:04 AM | 12:03 AM | 26.69% | Waxing Crescent | -73.76 |
| 30 May 2028 | Tue | 12:19 PM | 12:48 AM | 37.72% | Waxing Crescent | -70.09 |
| 31 May 2028 | Wed | 01:27 PM | 01:16 AM | 49.49% | First Quarter | -68.06 |
| 01 June 2028 | Thu | 02:35 PM | 01:51 AM | 61.26% | Waxing Gibbous | -67.69 |
| 02 June 2028 | Fri | 03:43 PM | 02:23 AM | 72.32% | Waxing Gibbous | -68.99 |
| 03 June 2028 | Sat | 04:51 PM | 02:58 AM | 82.03% | Waxing Gibbous | -72.05 |
| 04 June 2028 | Sun | 05:59 PM | 03:36 AM | 89.89% | Waxing Gibbous | -77.11 |
| 05 June 2028 | Mon | 07:06 PM | 04:19 AM | 95.57% | Waxing Gibbous | -84.92 |
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