Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 04:55 PM
- Moonset 01:28 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 74.33%
Moon Times for Urbandale, Iowa, United States
Moonrise in Urbandale, Iowa, United States today is at 04:55 PM and moonset is at 01:28 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 74.33 % illumination.
- Moonrise04:55 PM
- Moonset01:28 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination74.33%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:22 PM
- Moonset 02:33 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 82.25%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 21, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 74.33%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, continuing to grow toward a full moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 82.25%
Illumination: 82.25%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 74.33%
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The moon is 74.33% 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.
04:55 PM
01:28 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 4, 2026
New Moon
October 11, 2026
First Quarter
October 19, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
04:55 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 01:28 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
74.33%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
74.33%
With 74.33% 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 Urbandale, Iowa, United States today?
Moonrise in Urbandale, Iowa, United States today is at 04:55 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Urbandale, Iowa, United States today?
Moonset in Urbandale, Iowa, United States today is at 01:28 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Urbandale, Iowa, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 74.33% illumination in Urbandale, Iowa, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Urbandale, Iowa, 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 Urbandale, Iowa, United States?
With 74.33% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for August 2048
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 August 2048 | Sat | 12:00 AM | 02:15 PM | 53.90% | Last Quarter | 69.63 |
| 02 August 2048 | Sun | 12:09 AM | 03:15 PM | 44.17% | Last Quarter | 73.5 |
| 03 August 2048 | Mon | 12:47 AM | 04:11 PM | 34.81% | Waning Crescent | 77.85 |
| 04 August 2048 | Tue | 01:31 AM | 05:02 PM | 26.10% | Waning Crescent | 82.41 |
| 05 August 2048 | Wed | 02:20 AM | 05:47 PM | 18.28% | Waning Crescent | 86.81 |
| 06 August 2048 | Thu | 03:14 AM | 06:28 PM | 11.59% | Waning Crescent | 90.56 |
| 07 August 2048 | Fri | 03:54 AM | 07:03 PM | 6.25% | Waning Crescent | 92.89 |
| 08 August 2048 | Sat | 05:12 AM | 07:34 PM | 2.47% | Waning Crescent | 91.7 |
| 09 August 2048 | Sun | 06:14 AM | 08:03 PM | 0.44% | New Moon | 74.32 |
| 10 August 2048 | Mon | 07:17 AM | 08:30 PM | 0.35% | New Moon | -28.88 |
| 11 August 2048 | Tue | 08:21 AM | 08:56 PM | 2.33% | Waxing Crescent | -52.69 |
| 12 August 2048 | Wed | 09:27 AM | 09:24 PM | 6.45% | Waxing Crescent | -57.89 |
| 13 August 2048 | Thu | 10:34 AM | 09:53 PM | 12.69% | Waxing Crescent | -60.82 |
| 14 August 2048 | Fri | 11:45 AM | 10:26 PM | 20.90% | Waxing Crescent | -63.75 |
| 15 August 2048 | Sat | 12:57 PM | 11:04 PM | 30.79% | Waxing Crescent | -67.32 |
| 16 August 2048 | Sun | 02:10 PM | 11:49 PM | 41.89% | First Quarter | -71.78 |
| 17 August 2048 | Mon | 03:20 PM | 12:00 AM | 53.59% | First Quarter | -77.08 |
| 18 August 2048 | Tue | 04:25 PM | 12:44 AM | 65.21% | Waxing Gibbous | -82.91 |
| 19 August 2048 | Wed | 05:21 PM | 01:46 AM | 76.01% | Waxing Gibbous | -88.7 |
| 20 August 2048 | Thu | 06:08 PM | 02:57 AM | 85.31% | Waxing Gibbous | -93.68 |
| 21 August 2048 | Fri | 06:47 PM | 04:10 AM | 92.56% | Waxing Gibbous | -96.73 |
| 22 August 2048 | Sat | 07:20 PM | 05:24 AM | 97.40% | Waxing Gibbous | -95.24 |
| 23 August 2048 | Sun | 07:48 PM | 06:35 AM | 99.66% | Full Moon | -70.08 |
| 24 August 2048 | Mon | 08:15 PM | 07:45 AM | 99.38% | Full Moon | 36.59 |
| 25 August 2048 | Tue | 08:41 PM | 08:52 AM | 96.74% | Waning Gibbous | 53.3 |
| 26 August 2048 | Wed | 09:08 PM | 09:57 AM | 92.06% | Waning Gibbous | 58.52 |
| 27 August 2048 | Thu | 09:36 PM | 11:02 AM | 85.68% | Waning Gibbous | 62.34 |
| 28 August 2048 | Fri | 10:09 PM | 12:03 PM | 78.00% | Waning Gibbous | 66.23 |
| 29 August 2048 | Sat | 10:45 PM | 01:05 PM | 69.40% | Waning Gibbous | 70.53 |
| 30 August 2048 | Sun | 11:28 PM | 02:03 PM | 60.21% | Waning Gibbous | 75.24 |
| 31 August 2048 | Mon | 12:00 AM | 02:56 PM | 50.77% | Last Quarter | 80.22 |
| 01 September 2048 | Tue | 12:14 AM | 03:43 PM | 41.38% | Last Quarter | 85.21 |
| 02 September 2048 | Wed | 01:07 AM | 04:27 PM | 32.32% | Waning Crescent | 89.93 |
| 03 September 2048 | Thu | 02:03 AM | 05:02 PM | 23.86% | Waning Crescent | 94.06 |
| 04 September 2048 | Fri | 03:02 AM | 05:35 PM | 16.27% | Waning Crescent | 97.24 |
| 05 September 2048 | Sat | 04:03 AM | 06:04 PM | 9.83% | Waning Crescent | 98.97 |
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