Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:48 AM
- Moonset 02:51 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 9.92%
Moon Times for Pontiac, Illinois, United States
Moonrise in Pontiac, Illinois, United States today is at 02:48 AM and moonset is at 02:51 PM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 9.92 % illumination.
- Moonrise02:48 AM
- Moonset02:51 PM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination9.92%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 03:56 AM
- Moonset 03:14 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 4.58%
Current Moon Phase Details
November 5, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 9.92%
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: 4.58%
Illumination: 4.58%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 9.92%
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The moon is 9.92% 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.
02:48 AM
02:51 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
02:48 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 02:51 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
9.92%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
9.92%
With 9.92% 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 Pontiac, Illinois, United States today?
Moonrise in Pontiac, Illinois, United States today is at 02:48 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Pontiac, Illinois, United States today?
Moonset in Pontiac, Illinois, United States today is at 02:51 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Pontiac, Illinois, United States today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 9.92% illumination in Pontiac, Illinois, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Pontiac, Illinois, 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 Pontiac, Illinois, United States?
With 9.92% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for December 2042
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 December 2042 | Mon | 09:00 PM | 11:26 AM | 80.15% | Waning Gibbous | 99.34 |
| 02 December 2042 | Tue | 10:09 PM | 11:56 AM | 71.18% | Waning Gibbous | 105.16 |
| 03 December 2042 | Wed | 11:14 PM | 12:21 PM | 61.54% | Waning Gibbous | 109.43 |
| 04 December 2042 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 12:43 PM | 51.65% | Last Quarter | 112.24 |
| 05 December 2042 | Fri | 12:17 AM | 01:02 PM | 41.90% | Last Quarter | 113.69 |
| 06 December 2042 | Sat | 01:18 AM | 01:20 PM | 32.63% | Waning Crescent | 113.84 |
| 07 December 2042 | Sun | 02:18 AM | 01:39 PM | 24.11% | Waning Crescent | 112.67 |
| 08 December 2042 | Mon | 03:19 AM | 01:59 PM | 16.58% | Waning Crescent | 110.08 |
| 09 December 2042 | Tue | 04:19 AM | 02:22 PM | 10.25% | Waning Crescent | 105.79 |
| 10 December 2042 | Wed | 05:25 AM | 02:50 PM | 5.32% | Waning Crescent | 99.04 |
| 11 December 2042 | Thu | 06:28 AM | 03:25 PM | 1.95% | Waning Crescent | 87.11 |
| 12 December 2042 | Fri | 07:31 AM | 04:09 PM | 0.31% | New Moon | 49.86 |
| 13 December 2042 | Sat | 08:29 AM | 05:03 PM | 0.56% | New Moon | -53.25 |
| 14 December 2042 | Sun | 09:21 AM | 06:06 PM | 2.82% | Waxing Crescent | -79.74 |
| 15 December 2042 | Mon | 10:03 AM | 07:17 PM | 7.14% | Waxing Crescent | -91.77 |
| 16 December 2042 | Tue | 10:39 AM | 08:30 PM | 13.51% | Waxing Crescent | -100.06 |
| 17 December 2042 | Wed | 11:09 AM | 09:44 PM | 21.79% | Waxing Crescent | -106.14 |
| 18 December 2042 | Thu | 11:35 AM | 10:58 PM | 31.68% | Waxing Crescent | -110.34 |
| 19 December 2042 | Fri | 11:59 AM | 12:00 AM | 42.73% | First Quarter | -112.78 |
| 20 December 2042 | Sat | 12:23 PM | 12:12 AM | 54.36% | First Quarter | -113.48 |
| 21 December 2042 | Sun | 12:49 PM | 01:28 AM | 65.86% | Waxing Gibbous | -112.39 |
| 22 December 2042 | Mon | 01:18 PM | 02:45 AM | 76.53% | Waxing Gibbous | -109.39 |
| 23 December 2042 | Tue | 01:52 PM | 04:03 AM | 85.70% | Waxing Gibbous | -104.23 |
| 24 December 2042 | Wed | 02:33 PM | 05:23 AM | 92.82% | Waxing Gibbous | -96.29 |
| 25 December 2042 | Thu | 03:25 PM | 06:37 AM | 97.53% | Waxing Gibbous | -83.16 |
| 26 December 2042 | Fri | 04:26 PM | 07:45 AM | 99.67% | Full Moon | -42.91 |
| 27 December 2042 | Sat | 05:34 PM | 08:39 AM | 99.26% | Full Moon | 65.08 |
| 28 December 2042 | Sun | 06:45 PM | 09:23 AM | 96.49% | Waning Gibbous | 88.58 |
| 29 December 2042 | Mon | 07:57 PM | 09:57 AM | 91.66% | Waning Gibbous | 98.88 |
| 30 December 2042 | Tue | 09:02 PM | 10:24 AM | 85.13% | Waning Gibbous | 105.34 |
| 31 December 2042 | Wed | 10:06 PM | 10:47 AM | 77.30% | Waning Gibbous | 109.57 |
| 01 January 2043 | Thu | 11:08 PM | 11:07 AM | 68.57% | Waning Gibbous | 112.09 |
| 02 January 2043 | Fri | 12:00 AM | 11:26 AM | 59.30% | Last Quarter | 113.17 |
| 03 January 2043 | Sat | 12:09 AM | 11:44 AM | 49.83% | Last Quarter | 112.95 |
| 04 January 2043 | Sun | 01:10 AM | 12:03 PM | 40.47% | Waning Crescent | 111.47 |
| 05 January 2043 | Mon | 02:11 AM | 12:25 PM | 31.51% | Waning Crescent | 108.72 |
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