Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 03:11 PM
- Moonset 12:33 AM
- Moon Phase First Quarter
- Illumination 58.34%
Moon Times for Sarasota, Florida, United States
Moonrise in Sarasota, Florida, United States today is at 03:11 PM and moonset is at 12:33 AM. The moon is in the First Quarter phase with 58.34 % illumination.
- Moonrise03:11 PM
- Moonset12:33 AM
- Moon PhaseFirst Quarter
- Illumination58.34%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 03:54 PM
- Moonset 01:28 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 67.42%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 19, 2026
First Quarter
Illumination: 58.34%
What does this mean?
Half of the Moon's disk is illuminated, specifically the right half in the Northern Hemisphere.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 67.42%
Illumination: 67.42%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 58.34%
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The moon is 58.34% 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.
03:11 PM
12:33 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Full Moon
September 27, 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
03:11 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 12:33 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
58.34%
The First Quarter is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
58.34%
With 58.34% 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 Sarasota, Florida, United States today?
Moonrise in Sarasota, Florida, United States today is at 03:11 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Sarasota, Florida, United States today?
Moonset in Sarasota, Florida, United States today is at 12:33 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Sarasota, Florida, United States today?
The moon is in the First Quarter phase with 58.34% illumination in Sarasota, Florida, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Sarasota, Florida, 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 Sarasota, Florida, United States?
With 58.34% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for February 2026
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 February 2026 | Sun | 06:15 PM | 07:18 AM | 99.48% | Full Moon | -52.1 |
| 02 February 2026 | Mon | 07:19 PM | 07:57 AM | 99.75% | Full Moon | 83.47 |
| 03 February 2026 | Tue | 08:19 PM | 08:31 AM | 97.60% | Waning Gibbous | 106.9 |
| 04 February 2026 | Wed | 09:16 PM | 09:02 AM | 93.32% | Waning Gibbous | 112.47 |
| 05 February 2026 | Thu | 10:11 PM | 09:31 AM | 87.24% | Waning Gibbous | 114.57 |
| 06 February 2026 | Fri | 11:06 PM | 10:00 AM | 79.77% | Waning Gibbous | 114.75 |
| 07 February 2026 | Sat | 12:00 AM | 10:29 AM | 71.31% | Waning Gibbous | 113.48 |
| 08 February 2026 | Sun | 12:00 AM | 11:01 AM | 62.24% | Waning Gibbous | 110.93 |
| 09 February 2026 | Mon | 12:56 AM | 11:36 AM | 52.88% | Last Quarter | 107.23 |
| 10 February 2026 | Tue | 01:51 AM | 12:16 PM | 43.53% | Last Quarter | 102.51 |
| 11 February 2026 | Wed | 02:46 AM | 01:01 PM | 34.44% | Waning Crescent | 96.93 |
| 12 February 2026 | Thu | 03:40 AM | 01:51 PM | 25.87% | Waning Crescent | 90.77 |
| 13 February 2026 | Fri | 04:30 AM | 02:46 PM | 18.05% | Waning Crescent | 84.38 |
| 14 February 2026 | Sat | 05:16 AM | 03:43 PM | 11.28% | Waning Crescent | 78.15 |
| 15 February 2026 | Sun | 05:58 AM | 04:43 PM | 5.83% | Waning Crescent | 72.39 |
| 16 February 2026 | Mon | 06:35 AM | 05:42 PM | 2.02% | Waning Crescent | 67.13 |
| 17 February 2026 | Tue | 07:08 AM | 06:42 PM | 0.15% | New Moon | 59.47 |
| 18 February 2026 | Wed | 07:42 AM | 07:42 PM | 0.47% | New Moon | -114.04 |
| 19 February 2026 | Thu | 08:14 AM | 08:43 PM | 3.14% | Waxing Crescent | -117.11 |
| 20 February 2026 | Fri | 08:47 AM | 09:45 PM | 8.20% | Waxing Crescent | -117.36 |
| 21 February 2026 | Sat | 09:22 AM | 10:49 PM | 15.51% | Waxing Crescent | -115.95 |
| 22 February 2026 | Sun | 10:01 AM | 11:58 PM | 24.77% | Waxing Crescent | -112.96 |
| 23 February 2026 | Mon | 10:45 AM | 12:00 AM | 35.50% | Waxing Crescent | -108.4 |
| 24 February 2026 | Tue | 11:38 AM | 01:09 AM | 47.10% | First Quarter | -102.38 |
| 25 February 2026 | Wed | 12:38 PM | 02:18 AM | 58.87% | First Quarter | -95.21 |
| 26 February 2026 | Thu | 01:44 PM | 03:24 AM | 70.11% | Waxing Gibbous | -87.5 |
| 27 February 2026 | Fri | 02:53 PM | 04:21 AM | 80.17% | Waxing Gibbous | -79.99 |
| 28 February 2026 | Sat | 04:01 PM | 05:11 AM | 88.49% | Waxing Gibbous | -73.32 |
| 01 March 2026 | Sun | 05:06 PM | 05:53 AM | 94.68% | Waxing Gibbous | -67.87 |
| 02 March 2026 | Mon | 06:08 PM | 06:30 AM | 98.53% | Waxing Gibbous | -63.54 |
| 03 March 2026 | Tue | 07:06 PM | 07:02 AM | 99.98% | Full Moon | -52.24 |
| 04 March 2026 | Wed | 08:02 PM | 07:32 AM | 99.14% | Full Moon | 117.45 |
| 05 March 2026 | Thu | 08:57 PM | 08:01 AM | 96.21% | Waning Gibbous | 117.99 |
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