Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 09:47 PM
- Moonset 11:08 AM
- Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
- Illumination 86.77%
Moon Times for Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Moonrise in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States today is at 09:47 PM and moonset is at 11:08 AM. The moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase with 86.77 % illumination.
- Moonrise09:47 PM
- Moonset11:08 AM
- Moon PhaseWaning Gibbous
- Illumination86.77%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 10:14 PM
- Moonset 12:24 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
- Illumination 78.23%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 31, 2026
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 86.77%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, but the visible portion is decreasing.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 78.23%
Illumination: 78.23%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 86.77%
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The moon is 86.77% 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.
09:47 PM
11:08 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
New Moon
September 11, 2026
First Quarter
September 19, 2026
Full Moon
September 27, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
09:47 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 11:08 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
86.77%
The Waning Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
86.77%
With 86.77% 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 Rapid City, South Dakota, United States today?
Moonrise in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States today is at 09:47 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States today?
Moonset in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States today is at 11:08 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States today?
The moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase with 86.77% illumination in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Rapid City, South Dakota, 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 Rapid City, South Dakota, United States?
With 86.77% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for July 2025
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 July 2025 | Tue | 01:05 PM | 01:01 AM | 34.81% | Waxing Crescent | -66.95 |
| 02 July 2025 | Wed | 02:10 PM | 01:17 AM | 44.42% | First Quarter | -66.52 |
| 03 July 2025 | Thu | 03:13 PM | 01:33 AM | 54.05% | First Quarter | -67.39 |
| 04 July 2025 | Fri | 04:18 PM | 01:50 AM | 63.37% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.53 |
| 05 July 2025 | Sat | 05:24 PM | 02:10 AM | 72.13% | Waxing Gibbous | -72.93 |
| 06 July 2025 | Sun | 06:28 PM | 02:34 AM | 80.08% | Waxing Gibbous | -77.64 |
| 07 July 2025 | Mon | 07:32 PM | 03:05 AM | 86.99% | Waxing Gibbous | -83.78 |
| 08 July 2025 | Tue | 08:30 PM | 03:44 AM | 92.65% | Waxing Gibbous | -91.59 |
| 09 July 2025 | Wed | 09:22 PM | 04:32 AM | 96.82% | Waxing Gibbous | -102.18 |
| 10 July 2025 | Thu | 10:04 PM | 05:32 AM | 99.28% | Full Moon | -122.76 |
| 11 July 2025 | Fri | 10:38 PM | 06:41 AM | 99.80% | Full Moon | 132.82 |
| 12 July 2025 | Sat | 11:06 PM | 07:55 AM | 98.18% | Waning Gibbous | 87.73 |
| 13 July 2025 | Sun | 11:30 PM | 09:10 AM | 94.31% | Waning Gibbous | 76.3 |
| 14 July 2025 | Mon | 11:52 PM | 10:25 AM | 88.20% | Waning Gibbous | 70.42 |
| 15 July 2025 | Tue | 12:00 AM | 11:42 AM | 80.01% | Waning Gibbous | 67.23 |
| 16 July 2025 | Wed | 12:12 AM | 12:58 PM | 70.06% | Waning Gibbous | 66.06 |
| 17 July 2025 | Thu | 12:33 AM | 02:17 PM | 58.88% | Last Quarter | 66.71 |
| 18 July 2025 | Fri | 12:58 AM | 03:38 PM | 47.09% | Last Quarter | 69.15 |
| 19 July 2025 | Sat | 01:26 AM | 05:00 PM | 35.43% | Waning Crescent | 73.39 |
| 20 July 2025 | Sun | 02:01 AM | 06:21 PM | 24.60% | Waning Crescent | 79.44 |
| 21 July 2025 | Mon | 02:46 AM | 07:35 PM | 15.26% | Waning Crescent | 87.21 |
| 22 July 2025 | Tue | 03:43 AM | 08:35 PM | 7.92% | Waning Crescent | 96.69 |
| 23 July 2025 | Wed | 04:51 AM | 09:23 PM | 2.93% | Waning Crescent | 109.01 |
| 24 July 2025 | Thu | 06:06 AM | 09:58 PM | 0.44% | New Moon | 137.1 |
| 25 July 2025 | Fri | 07:23 AM | 10:21 PM | 0.44% | New Moon | -104.55 |
| 26 July 2025 | Sat | 08:36 AM | 10:50 PM | 2.77% | Waxing Crescent | -79.39 |
| 27 July 2025 | Sun | 09:46 AM | 11:06 PM | 7.16% | Waxing Crescent | -71.6 |
| 28 July 2025 | Mon | 10:53 AM | 11:23 PM | 13.26% | Waxing Crescent | -67.85 |
| 29 July 2025 | Tue | 11:58 AM | 11:39 PM | 20.70% | Waxing Crescent | -66.25 |
| 30 July 2025 | Wed | 01:02 PM | 11:56 PM | 29.12% | Waxing Crescent | -66.23 |
| 31 July 2025 | Thu | 02:07 PM | 12:00 AM | 38.16% | Waxing Crescent | -67.55 |
| 01 August 2025 | Fri | 03:12 PM | 12:14 AM | 47.50% | First Quarter | -70.1 |
| 02 August 2025 | Sat | 04:17 PM | 12:36 AM | 56.87% | First Quarter | -73.84 |
| 03 August 2025 | Sun | 05:21 PM | 01:05 AM | 65.99% | Waxing Gibbous | -78.7 |
| 04 August 2025 | Mon | 06:21 PM | 01:40 AM | 74.61% | Waxing Gibbous | -84.57 |
| 05 August 2025 | Tue | 07:14 PM | 02:26 AM | 82.45% | Waxing Gibbous | -91.25 |
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