Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 09:32 AM
- Moonset 08:24 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 10.44%
Moon Times for Merced, California, United States
Moonrise in Merced, California, United States today is at 09:32 AM and moonset is at 08:24 PM. The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 10.44 % illumination.
- Moonrise09:32 AM
- Moonset08:24 PM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
- Illumination10.44%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 10:35 AM
- Moonset 08:52 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 17.34%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 13, 2026
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 10.44%
What does this mean?
A small crescent-shaped sliver of the Moon is visible, growing larger each day.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 17.34%
Illumination: 17.34%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 10.44%
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The moon is 10.44% 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.
09:32 AM
08:24 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
First Quarter
September 18, 2026
Full Moon
September 26, 2026
Last Quarter
October 3, 2026
New Moon
October 10, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
09:32 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 08:24 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
10.44%
The Waxing Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
10.44%
With 10.44% 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 Merced, California, United States today?
Moonrise in Merced, California, United States today is at 09:32 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Merced, California, United States today?
Moonset in Merced, California, United States today is at 08:24 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Merced, California, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 10.44% illumination in Merced, California, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Merced, California, 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 Merced, California, United States?
With 10.44% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for April 2048
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 April 2048 | Wed | 10:57 PM | 08:05 AM | 93.54% | Waning Gibbous | 115.39 |
| 02 April 2048 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 08:54 AM | 86.66% | Waning Gibbous | 107.35 |
| 03 April 2048 | Fri | 12:07 AM | 09:51 AM | 77.69% | Waning Gibbous | 99.9 |
| 04 April 2048 | Sat | 01:11 AM | 10:55 AM | 67.15% | Waning Gibbous | 92.71 |
| 05 April 2048 | Sun | 02:06 AM | 12:04 PM | 55.70% | Last Quarter | 86.11 |
| 06 April 2048 | Mon | 02:53 AM | 01:15 PM | 44.08% | Last Quarter | 80.56 |
| 07 April 2048 | Tue | 03:32 AM | 02:25 PM | 32.95% | Waning Crescent | 76.41 |
| 08 April 2048 | Wed | 04:06 AM | 03:32 PM | 22.94% | Waning Crescent | 73.88 |
| 09 April 2048 | Thu | 04:35 AM | 04:36 PM | 14.48% | Waning Crescent | 73.17 |
| 10 April 2048 | Fri | 05:03 AM | 05:38 PM | 7.88% | Waning Crescent | 74.71 |
| 11 April 2048 | Sat | 05:30 AM | 06:39 PM | 3.30% | Waning Crescent | 79.98 |
| 12 April 2048 | Sun | 05:58 AM | 07:39 PM | 0.77% | New Moon | 97.09 |
| 13 April 2048 | Mon | 06:29 AM | 08:38 PM | 0.23% | New Moon | -172.6 |
| 14 April 2048 | Tue | 07:01 AM | 09:36 PM | 1.58% | Waxing Crescent | -126.22 |
| 15 April 2048 | Wed | 07:38 AM | 10:31 PM | 4.68% | Waxing Crescent | -113.57 |
| 16 April 2048 | Thu | 08:20 AM | 11:24 PM | 9.38% | Waxing Crescent | -105.45 |
| 17 April 2048 | Fri | 09:07 AM | 12:00 AM | 15.52% | Waxing Crescent | -98.57 |
| 18 April 2048 | Sat | 09:59 AM | 12:13 AM | 22.92% | Waxing Crescent | -92.31 |
| 19 April 2048 | Sun | 10:55 AM | 12:57 AM | 31.37% | Waxing Crescent | -86.63 |
| 20 April 2048 | Mon | 11:54 AM | 01:36 AM | 40.64% | First Quarter | -81.64 |
| 21 April 2048 | Tue | 12:55 PM | 02:12 AM | 50.45% | First Quarter | -77.51 |
| 22 April 2048 | Wed | 01:56 PM | 02:44 AM | 60.45% | Waxing Gibbous | -74.36 |
| 23 April 2048 | Thu | 02:59 PM | 03:15 AM | 70.25% | Waxing Gibbous | -72.34 |
| 24 April 2048 | Fri | 04:03 PM | 03:45 AM | 79.40% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.62 |
| 25 April 2048 | Sat | 05:09 PM | 04:15 AM | 87.41% | Waxing Gibbous | -72.49 |
| 26 April 2048 | Sun | 06:17 PM | 04:46 AM | 93.78% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.67 |
| 27 April 2048 | Mon | 07:27 PM | 05:21 AM | 98.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -84.01 |
| 28 April 2048 | Tue | 08:39 PM | 05:59 AM | 99.84% | Full Moon | -132.63 |
| 29 April 2048 | Wed | 09:50 PM | 06:45 AM | 98.94% | Waning Gibbous | 121.13 |
| 30 April 2048 | Thu | 10:56 PM | 07:39 AM | 95.30% | Waning Gibbous | 105.24 |
| 01 May 2048 | Fri | 11:55 PM | 08:40 AM | 89.08% | Waning Gibbous | 95.89 |
| 02 May 2048 | Sat | 12:00 AM | 09:47 AM | 80.69% | Waning Gibbous | 88.18 |
| 03 May 2048 | Sun | 12:46 AM | 10:58 AM | 70.66% | Waning Gibbous | 81.68 |
| 04 May 2048 | Mon | 01:28 AM | 12:09 PM | 59.65% | Waning Gibbous | 76.54 |
| 05 May 2048 | Tue | 02:04 AM | 01:17 PM | 48.35% | Last Quarter | 72.87 |
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