Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:42 PM
- Moonset 04:01 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 91.68%
Moon Times for South Carolina, United States
Moonrise in South Carolina, United States today is at 05:42 PM and moonset is at 04:01 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 91.68 % illumination.
- Moonrise05:42 PM
- Moonset04:01 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination91.68%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 06:10 PM
- Moonset 05:01 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 96.38%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 23, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 91.68%
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: 96.38%
Illumination: 96.38%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 91.68%
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The moon is 91.68% 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.
05:42 PM
04:01 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Full Moon
September 26, 2026
Last Quarter
October 3, 2026
New Moon
October 10, 2026
First Quarter
October 18, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
05:42 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:01 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
91.68%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
91.68%
With 91.68% 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 South Carolina, United States today?
Moonrise in South Carolina, United States today is at 05:42 PM local time.
What time is moonset in South Carolina, United States today?
Moonset in South Carolina, United States today is at 04:01 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in South Carolina, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 91.68% illumination in South Carolina, United States today.
When is the next full moon in South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, United States?
With 91.68% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for September 2028
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 September 2028 | Fri | 06:36 PM | 04:51 AM | 93.20% | Waxing Gibbous | -102.97 |
| 02 September 2028 | Sat | 07:04 PM | 05:46 AM | 97.20% | Waxing Gibbous | -101.76 |
| 03 September 2028 | Sun | 07:29 PM | 06:42 AM | 99.40% | Full Moon | -89.29 |
| 04 September 2028 | Mon | 07:54 PM | 07:36 AM | 99.82% | Full Moon | 9.46 |
| 05 September 2028 | Tue | 08:20 PM | 08:30 AM | 98.50% | Waning Gibbous | 47.54 |
| 06 September 2028 | Wed | 08:47 PM | 09:25 AM | 95.47% | Waning Gibbous | 55.47 |
| 07 September 2028 | Thu | 09:17 PM | 10:21 AM | 90.81% | Waning Gibbous | 60.19 |
| 08 September 2028 | Fri | 09:52 PM | 11:19 AM | 84.57% | Waning Gibbous | 64.59 |
| 09 September 2028 | Sat | 10:32 PM | 12:18 PM | 76.89% | Waning Gibbous | 69.39 |
| 10 September 2028 | Sun | 11:21 PM | 01:19 PM | 67.92% | Waning Gibbous | 74.78 |
| 11 September 2028 | Mon | 12:00 AM | 02:18 PM | 57.93% | Last Quarter | 80.71 |
| 12 September 2028 | Tue | 12:15 AM | 03:13 PM | 47.30% | Last Quarter | 86.9 |
| 13 September 2028 | Wed | 01:18 AM | 04:04 PM | 36.50% | Waning Crescent | 92.9 |
| 14 September 2028 | Thu | 02:24 AM | 04:52 PM | 26.11% | Waning Crescent | 98.16 |
| 15 September 2028 | Fri | 03:34 AM | 05:28 PM | 16.76% | Waning Crescent | 102.09 |
| 16 September 2028 | Sat | 04:43 AM | 06:04 PM | 9.05% | Waning Crescent | 103.9 |
| 17 September 2028 | Sun | 05:52 AM | 06:38 PM | 3.54% | Waning Crescent | 101.71 |
| 18 September 2028 | Mon | 07:01 AM | 07:11 PM | 0.60% | New Moon | 83.59 |
| 19 September 2028 | Tue | 08:11 AM | 07:44 PM | 0.45% | New Moon | -27.11 |
| 20 September 2028 | Wed | 09:19 AM | 08:20 PM | 3.06% | Waxing Crescent | -53.01 |
| 21 September 2028 | Thu | 10:29 AM | 09:00 PM | 8.23% | Waxing Crescent | -61.4 |
| 22 September 2028 | Fri | 11:38 AM | 09:46 PM | 15.57% | Waxing Crescent | -68.01 |
| 23 September 2028 | Sat | 12:45 PM | 10:38 PM | 24.57% | Waxing Crescent | -74.65 |
| 24 September 2028 | Sun | 01:47 PM | 11:35 PM | 34.64% | Waxing Crescent | -81.49 |
| 25 September 2028 | Mon | 02:40 PM | 12:00 AM | 45.21% | First Quarter | -88.2 |
| 26 September 2028 | Tue | 03:26 PM | 12:36 AM | 55.74% | First Quarter | -94.32 |
| 27 September 2028 | Wed | 04:04 PM | 01:38 AM | 65.75% | Waxing Gibbous | -99.44 |
| 28 September 2028 | Thu | 04:37 PM | 02:39 AM | 74.86% | Waxing Gibbous | -103.27 |
| 29 September 2028 | Fri | 05:06 PM | 03:38 AM | 82.79% | Waxing Gibbous | -105.62 |
| 30 September 2028 | Sat | 05:32 PM | 04:34 AM | 89.34% | Waxing Gibbous | -106.25 |
| 01 October 2028 | Sun | 05:57 PM | 05:29 AM | 94.38% | Waxing Gibbous | -104.51 |
| 02 October 2028 | Mon | 06:22 PM | 06:23 AM | 97.81% | Waxing Gibbous | -98.1 |
| 03 October 2028 | Tue | 06:49 PM | 07:17 AM | 99.57% | Full Moon | -72.47 |
| 04 October 2028 | Wed | 07:18 PM | 08:12 AM | 99.60% | Full Moon | 22.22 |
| 05 October 2028 | Thu | 07:51 PM | 09:09 AM | 97.87% | Waning Gibbous | 51.87 |
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