Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 09:08 PM
- Moonset 09:57 AM
- Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
- Illumination 85.61%
Moon Times for Santa Monica, California, United States
Moonrise in Santa Monica, California, United States today is at 09:08 PM and moonset is at 09:57 AM. The moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase with 85.61 % illumination.
- Moonrise09:08 PM
- Moonset09:57 AM
- Moon PhaseWaning Gibbous
- Illumination85.61%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 09:43 PM
- Moonset 11:05 AM
- Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
- Illumination 76.81%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 31, 2026
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 85.61%
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: 76.81%
Illumination: 76.81%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 85.61%
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The moon is 85.61% 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.
09:08 PM
09:57 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 18, 2026
Full Moon
September 27, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
09:08 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 09:57 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
85.61%
The Waning Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
85.61%
With 85.61% 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 Santa Monica, California, United States today?
Moonrise in Santa Monica, California, United States today is at 09:08 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Santa Monica, California, United States today?
Moonset in Santa Monica, California, United States today is at 09:57 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, California, United States today?
The moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase with 85.61% illumination in Santa Monica, California, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, California, United States?
With 85.61% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for March 2025
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 March 2025 | Sat | 07:20 AM | 08:01 PM | 2.19% | Waxing Crescent | -114.01 |
| 02 March 2025 | Sun | 07:51 AM | 09:11 PM | 6.96% | Waxing Crescent | -115.32 |
| 03 March 2025 | Mon | 08:23 AM | 10:24 PM | 14.17% | Waxing Crescent | -113.88 |
| 04 March 2025 | Tue | 09:00 AM | 11:38 PM | 23.40% | Waxing Crescent | -110.53 |
| 05 March 2025 | Wed | 09:43 AM | 12:00 AM | 34.05% | Waxing Crescent | -105.52 |
| 06 March 2025 | Thu | 10:33 AM | 12:50 AM | 45.43% | First Quarter | -99.14 |
| 07 March 2025 | Fri | 11:32 AM | 01:59 AM | 56.87% | First Quarter | -91.86 |
| 08 March 2025 | Sat | 12:36 PM | 02:59 AM | 67.73% | Waxing Gibbous | -84.34 |
| 09 March 2025 | Sun | 02:44 PM | 04:50 AM | 77.48% | Waxing Gibbous | -77.24 |
| 10 March 2025 | Mon | 03:50 PM | 05:31 AM | 85.42% | Waxing Gibbous | -71.29 |
| 11 March 2025 | Tue | 04:53 PM | 06:05 AM | 91.97% | Waxing Gibbous | -66.14 |
| 12 March 2025 | Wed | 05:54 PM | 06:34 AM | 96.60% | Waxing Gibbous | -61.93 |
| 13 March 2025 | Thu | 06:51 PM | 06:59 AM | 99.26% | Full Moon | -57.39 |
| 14 March 2025 | Fri | 07:48 PM | 07:23 AM | 99.98% | Full Moon | 91.13 |
| 15 March 2025 | Sat | 08:44 PM | 07:45 AM | 98.84% | Waning Gibbous | 116.02 |
| 16 March 2025 | Sun | 09:39 PM | 08:08 AM | 95.96% | Waning Gibbous | 116.49 |
| 17 March 2025 | Mon | 10:37 PM | 08:33 AM | 91.47% | Waning Gibbous | 114.87 |
| 18 March 2025 | Tue | 11:36 PM | 09:02 AM | 85.52% | Waning Gibbous | 111.89 |
| 19 March 2025 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 09:36 AM | 78.28% | Waning Gibbous | 107.72 |
| 20 March 2025 | Thu | 12:36 AM | 10:16 AM | 69.92% | Waning Gibbous | 102.48 |
| 21 March 2025 | Fri | 01:35 AM | 11:04 AM | 60.66% | Waning Gibbous | 96.36 |
| 22 March 2025 | Sat | 02:31 AM | 12:00 PM | 50.77% | Last Quarter | 89.73 |
| 23 March 2025 | Sun | 03:22 AM | 01:03 PM | 40.58% | Waning Crescent | 83.06 |
| 24 March 2025 | Mon | 04:06 AM | 02:10 PM | 30.51% | Waning Crescent | 76.9 |
| 25 March 2025 | Tue | 04:45 AM | 03:19 PM | 21.06% | Waning Crescent | 71.7 |
| 26 March 2025 | Wed | 05:19 AM | 04:27 PM | 12.76% | Waning Crescent | 67.84 |
| 27 March 2025 | Thu | 05:50 AM | 05:36 PM | 6.17% | Waning Crescent | 65.7 |
| 28 March 2025 | Fri | 06:20 AM | 06:44 PM | 1.81% | Waning Crescent | 66.33 |
| 29 March 2025 | Sat | 06:49 AM | 07:54 PM | 0.04% | New Moon | 94.93 |
| 30 March 2025 | Sun | 07:21 AM | 09:06 PM | 1.06% | Waxing Crescent | -122.65 |
| 31 March 2025 | Mon | 07:55 AM | 10:19 PM | 4.86% | Waxing Crescent | -116.42 |
| 01 April 2025 | Tue | 08:36 AM | 11:36 PM | 11.19% | Waxing Crescent | -110.88 |
| 02 April 2025 | Wed | 09:23 AM | 12:00 AM | 19.61% | Waxing Crescent | -104.45 |
| 03 April 2025 | Thu | 10:19 AM | 12:44 AM | 29.56% | Waxing Crescent | -97.2 |
| 04 April 2025 | Fri | 11:06 AM | 01:47 AM | 40.40% | Waxing Crescent | -89.62 |
| 05 April 2025 | Sat | 12:29 PM | 02:43 AM | 51.50% | First Quarter | -82.38 |
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