Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:51 AM
- Moonset 03:43 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 5.55%
Moon Times for Sterling, Alaska, United States
Moonrise in Sterling, Alaska, United States today is at 05:51 AM and moonset is at 03:43 PM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 5.55 % illumination.
- Moonrise05:51 AM
- Moonset03:43 PM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination5.55%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 07:25 AM
- Moonset 03:42 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 1.87%
Current Moon Phase Details
November 6, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 5.55%
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: 1.87%
Illumination: 1.87%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 5.55%
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The moon is 5.55% 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.
05:51 AM
03:43 PM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
New Moon
November 9, 2026
First Quarter
November 17, 2026
Full Moon
November 24, 2026
Last Quarter
December 1, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
05:51 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 03:43 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
5.55%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
5.55%
With 5.55% 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 Sterling, Alaska, United States today?
Moonrise in Sterling, Alaska, United States today is at 05:51 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Sterling, Alaska, United States today?
Moonset in Sterling, Alaska, United States today is at 03:43 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Sterling, Alaska, United States today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 5.55% illumination in Sterling, Alaska, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Sterling, Alaska, 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 Sterling, Alaska, United States?
With 5.55% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for May 2030
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2030 | Wed | 05:23 AM | 10:00 PM | 1.38% | Waning Crescent | 86.35 |
| 02 May 2030 | Thu | 05:34 AM | 11:14 PM | 0.11% | New Moon | 131.95 |
| 03 May 2030 | Fri | 05:56 AM | 12:00 AM | 0.65% | New Moon | -120.2 |
| 04 May 2030 | Sat | 06:30 AM | 12:21 AM | 2.96% | Waxing Crescent | -104.77 |
| 05 May 2030 | Sun | 07:11 AM | 01:18 AM | 6.96% | Waxing Crescent | -96.65 |
| 06 May 2030 | Mon | 08:09 AM | 02:02 AM | 12.58% | Waxing Crescent | -90.18 |
| 07 May 2030 | Tue | 09:20 AM | 02:38 AM | 19.69% | Waxing Crescent | -84.58 |
| 08 May 2030 | Wed | 10:37 AM | 02:57 AM | 28.10% | Waxing Crescent | -79.74 |
| 09 May 2030 | Thu | 12:00 PM | 03:14 AM | 37.59% | Waxing Crescent | -75.73 |
| 10 May 2030 | Fri | 01:25 PM | 03:27 AM | 47.83% | First Quarter | -72.65 |
| 11 May 2030 | Sat | 02:51 PM | 03:38 AM | 58.42% | First Quarter | -70.6 |
| 12 May 2030 | Sun | 04:20 PM | 03:48 AM | 68.88% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.68 |
| 13 May 2030 | Mon | 05:51 PM | 03:58 AM | 78.66% | Waxing Gibbous | -70.02 |
| 14 May 2030 | Tue | 07:26 PM | 04:09 AM | 87.18% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.8 |
| 15 May 2030 | Wed | 09:03 PM | 04:22 AM | 93.87% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.42 |
| 16 May 2030 | Thu | 10:37 PM | 04:39 AM | 98.24% | Waxing Gibbous | -82.41 |
| 17 May 2030 | Fri | 12:00 AM | 05:07 AM | 99.96% | Full Moon | -130.92 |
| 18 May 2030 | Sat | 12:03 AM | 05:50 AM | 98.86% | Waning Gibbous | 102.6 |
| 19 May 2030 | Sun | 01:08 AM | 06:53 AM | 95.01% | Waning Gibbous | 91.97 |
| 20 May 2030 | Mon | 01:51 AM | 08:16 AM | 88.70% | Waning Gibbous | 84.66 |
| 21 May 2030 | Tue | 02:18 AM | 09:48 AM | 80.40% | Waning Gibbous | 78.78 |
| 22 May 2030 | Wed | 02:34 AM | 11:21 AM | 70.66% | Waning Gibbous | 74.22 |
| 23 May 2030 | Thu | 02:46 AM | 12:51 PM | 60.12% | Waning Gibbous | 71.01 |
| 24 May 2030 | Fri | 02:55 AM | 02:18 PM | 49.37% | Last Quarter | 69.1 |
| 25 May 2030 | Sat | 03:02 AM | 03:40 PM | 38.92% | Waning Crescent | 68.4 |
| 26 May 2030 | Sun | 03:10 AM | 05:04 PM | 29.22% | Waning Crescent | 68.84 |
| 27 May 2030 | Mon | 03:12 AM | 06:24 PM | 20.59% | Waning Crescent | 70.32 |
| 28 May 2030 | Tue | 03:28 AM | 07:43 PM | 13.28% | Waning Crescent | 72.77 |
| 29 May 2030 | Wed | 03:41 AM | 08:59 PM | 7.46% | Waning Crescent | 76.15 |
| 30 May 2030 | Thu | 04:00 AM | 10:09 PM | 3.25% | Waning Crescent | 80.47 |
| 31 May 2030 | Fri | 04:26 AM | 11:10 PM | 0.74% | New Moon | 86.33 |
| 01 June 2030 | Sat | 05:07 AM | 11:58 PM | 0.01% | New Moon | -117.22 |
| 02 June 2030 | Sun | 06:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 1.09% | Waxing Crescent | -89.04 |
| 03 June 2030 | Mon | 07:06 AM | 12:32 AM | 3.99% | Waxing Crescent | -83.17 |
| 04 June 2030 | Tue | 08:21 AM | 01:00 AM | 8.69% | Waxing Crescent | -78.38 |
| 05 June 2030 | Wed | 09:40 AM | 01:20 AM | 15.13% | Waxing Crescent | -74.34 |
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