Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 04:57 PM
- Moonset 02:59 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 84.43%
Moon Times for Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Moonrise in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States today is at 04:57 PM and moonset is at 02:59 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 84.43 % illumination.
- Moonrise04:57 PM
- Moonset02:59 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination84.43%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:28 PM
- Moonset 03:57 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 90.88%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 22, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 84.43%
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: 90.88%
Illumination: 90.88%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 84.43%
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The moon is 84.43% 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.
04:57 PM
02:59 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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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
04:57 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 02:59 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
84.43%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
84.43%
With 84.43% 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 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States today?
Moonrise in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States today is at 04:57 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States today?
Moonset in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States today is at 02:59 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 84.43% illumination in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 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 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States?
With 84.43% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for January 2044
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 January 2044 | Fri | 08:20 AM | 06:33 PM | 0.80% | New Moon | -72.51 |
| 02 January 2044 | Sat | 08:59 AM | 07:34 PM | 3.25% | Waxing Crescent | -92.82 |
| 03 January 2044 | Sun | 09:33 AM | 08:34 PM | 7.59% | Waxing Crescent | -102.2 |
| 04 January 2044 | Mon | 10:06 AM | 09:35 PM | 13.81% | Waxing Crescent | -108 |
| 05 January 2044 | Tue | 10:36 AM | 10:36 PM | 21.79% | Waxing Crescent | -111.61 |
| 06 January 2044 | Wed | 11:06 AM | 11:38 PM | 31.29% | Waxing Crescent | -113.44 |
| 07 January 2044 | Thu | 11:36 AM | 12:00 AM | 41.92% | First Quarter | -113.61 |
| 08 January 2044 | Fri | 12:11 PM | 12:42 AM | 53.19% | First Quarter | -112.12 |
| 09 January 2044 | Sat | 12:47 PM | 01:48 AM | 64.47% | Waxing Gibbous | -108.89 |
| 10 January 2044 | Sun | 01:30 PM | 03:00 AM | 75.11% | Waxing Gibbous | -103.79 |
| 11 January 2044 | Mon | 02:22 PM | 04:12 AM | 84.45% | Waxing Gibbous | -96.72 |
| 12 January 2044 | Tue | 03:23 PM | 05:22 AM | 91.92% | Waxing Gibbous | -87.44 |
| 13 January 2044 | Wed | 04:30 PM | 06:26 AM | 97.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -74.49 |
| 14 January 2044 | Thu | 05:40 PM | 07:24 AM | 99.58% | Full Moon | -42.54 |
| 15 January 2044 | Fri | 06:50 PM | 08:11 AM | 99.43% | Full Moon | 74.15 |
| 16 January 2044 | Sat | 07:57 PM | 08:51 AM | 96.70% | Waning Gibbous | 98.45 |
| 17 January 2044 | Sun | 09:00 PM | 09:26 AM | 91.67% | Waning Gibbous | 106.9 |
| 18 January 2044 | Mon | 10:01 PM | 09:56 AM | 84.74% | Waning Gibbous | 111.22 |
| 19 January 2044 | Tue | 10:59 PM | 10:24 AM | 76.37% | Waning Gibbous | 113.23 |
| 20 January 2044 | Wed | 11:57 PM | 10:51 AM | 67.07% | Waning Gibbous | 113.52 |
| 21 January 2044 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 11:20 AM | 57.29% | Last Quarter | 112.35 |
| 22 January 2044 | Fri | 12:54 AM | 11:48 AM | 47.47% | Last Quarter | 109.84 |
| 23 January 2044 | Sat | 01:52 AM | 12:23 PM | 37.96% | Waning Crescent | 106.09 |
| 24 January 2044 | Sun | 02:49 AM | 01:00 PM | 29.05% | Waning Crescent | 101.19 |
| 25 January 2044 | Mon | 03:46 AM | 01:43 PM | 20.98% | Waning Crescent | 95.23 |
| 26 January 2044 | Tue | 04:40 AM | 02:32 PM | 13.94% | Waning Crescent | 88.38 |
| 27 January 2044 | Wed | 05:31 AM | 03:25 PM | 8.14% | Waning Crescent | 80.73 |
| 28 January 2044 | Thu | 06:16 AM | 04:23 PM | 3.77% | Waning Crescent | 71.9 |
| 29 January 2044 | Fri | 06:57 AM | 05:23 PM | 1.01% | Waning Crescent | 58.51 |
| 30 January 2044 | Sat | 07:33 AM | 06:23 PM | 0.08% | New Moon | -23.72 |
| 31 January 2044 | Sun | 08:06 AM | 07:23 PM | 1.13% | Waxing Crescent | -99.27 |
| 01 February 2044 | Mon | 08:36 AM | 08:24 PM | 4.29% | Waxing Crescent | -109.31 |
| 02 February 2044 | Tue | 09:05 AM | 09:25 PM | 9.60% | Waxing Crescent | -113.27 |
| 03 February 2044 | Wed | 09:35 AM | 10:28 PM | 16.96% | Waxing Crescent | -114.65 |
| 04 February 2044 | Thu | 10:07 AM | 11:34 PM | 26.13% | Waxing Crescent | -114.13 |
| 05 February 2044 | Fri | 10:42 AM | 12:00 AM | 36.70% | Waxing Crescent | -111.87 |
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