Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 12:34 PM
- Moonset 11:11 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 38.19%
Moon Times for Louisiana, United States
Moonrise in Louisiana, United States today is at 12:34 PM and moonset is at 11:11 PM. The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 38.19 % illumination.
- Moonrise12:34 PM
- Moonset11:11 PM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
- Illumination38.19%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 01:33 PM
- Moonset 11:48 PM
- Moon Phase First Quarter
- Illumination 47.80%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 18, 2026
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 38.19%
What does this mean?
A small crescent-shaped sliver of the Moon is visible, growing larger each day.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
First Quarter
Illumination: 47.80%
Illumination: 47.80%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 38.19%
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The moon is 38.19% 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.
12:34 PM
11:11 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
First Quarter
August 20, 2026
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
New Moon
September 11, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
12:34 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 11:11 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
38.19%
The Waxing Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
38.19%
With 38.19% 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 Louisiana, United States today?
Moonrise in Louisiana, United States today is at 12:34 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Louisiana, United States today?
Moonset in Louisiana, United States today is at 11:11 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Louisiana, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 38.19% illumination in Louisiana, United States today.
When is the next full moon in 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 Louisiana, United States?
With 38.19% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for March 2028
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 March 2028 | Wed | 09:04 AM | 11:14 PM | 20.78% | Waxing Crescent | -113.77 |
| 02 March 2028 | Thu | 09:45 AM | 12:00 AM | 29.70% | Waxing Crescent | -108.9 |
| 03 March 2028 | Fri | 10:33 AM | 12:17 AM | 39.77% | Waxing Crescent | -103.2 |
| 04 March 2028 | Sat | 11:30 AM | 01:20 AM | 50.59% | First Quarter | -96.86 |
| 05 March 2028 | Sun | 12:33 PM | 02:19 AM | 61.66% | Waxing Gibbous | -90.3 |
| 06 March 2028 | Mon | 01:41 PM | 03:13 AM | 72.37% | Waxing Gibbous | -84.13 |
| 07 March 2028 | Tue | 02:51 PM | 04:01 AM | 82.06% | Waxing Gibbous | -79.03 |
| 08 March 2028 | Wed | 04:00 PM | 04:44 AM | 90.11% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.76 |
| 09 March 2028 | Thu | 05:09 PM | 05:22 AM | 95.96% | Waxing Gibbous | -75.75 |
| 10 March 2028 | Fri | 06:15 PM | 05:57 AM | 99.23% | Full Moon | -86.58 |
| 11 March 2028 | Sat | 07:22 PM | 06:30 AM | 99.75% | Full Moon | 158.72 |
| 12 March 2028 | Sun | 09:28 PM | 08:04 AM | 97.55% | Waning Gibbous | 127.91 |
| 13 March 2028 | Mon | 10:35 PM | 08:40 AM | 93.10% | Waning Gibbous | 120.73 |
| 14 March 2028 | Tue | 11:41 PM | 09:19 AM | 86.38% | Waning Gibbous | 115.07 |
| 15 March 2028 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 10:03 AM | 78.01% | Waning Gibbous | 109.24 |
| 16 March 2028 | Thu | 12:45 AM | 10:52 AM | 68.52% | Waning Gibbous | 102.93 |
| 17 March 2028 | Fri | 01:46 AM | 11:46 AM | 58.42% | Last Quarter | 96.36 |
| 18 March 2028 | Sat | 02:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 48.21% | Last Quarter | 89.95 |
| 19 March 2028 | Sun | 03:26 AM | 01:42 PM | 38.30% | Waning Crescent | 84.16 |
| 20 March 2028 | Mon | 04:06 AM | 02:40 PM | 29.06% | Waning Crescent | 79.37 |
| 21 March 2028 | Tue | 04:40 AM | 03:37 PM | 20.76% | Waning Crescent | 75.84 |
| 22 March 2028 | Wed | 05:11 AM | 04:31 PM | 13.65% | Waning Crescent | 73.81 |
| 23 March 2028 | Thu | 05:39 AM | 05:25 PM | 7.90% | Waning Crescent | 73.67 |
| 24 March 2028 | Fri | 06:05 AM | 06:15 PM | 3.66% | Waning Crescent | 76.6 |
| 25 March 2028 | Sat | 06:31 AM | 07:11 PM | 1.04% | Waning Crescent | 88.05 |
| 26 March 2028 | Sun | 06:58 AM | 08:06 PM | 0.18% | New Moon | 157.31 |
| 27 March 2028 | Mon | 07:28 AM | 09:03 PM | 1.16% | Waxing Crescent | -136.87 |
| 28 March 2028 | Tue | 08:02 AM | 10:02 PM | 4.05% | Waxing Crescent | -123.01 |
| 29 March 2028 | Wed | 08:40 AM | 11:04 PM | 8.90% | Waxing Crescent | -115.11 |
| 30 March 2028 | Thu | 09:26 AM | 12:00 AM | 15.65% | Waxing Crescent | -108.14 |
| 31 March 2028 | Fri | 10:18 AM | 12:06 AM | 24.16% | Waxing Crescent | -101.12 |
| 01 April 2028 | Sat | 11:19 AM | 01:07 AM | 34.14% | Waxing Crescent | -94.02 |
| 02 April 2028 | Sun | 12:25 PM | 02:03 AM | 45.16% | First Quarter | -87.17 |
| 03 April 2028 | Mon | 01:34 PM | 02:54 AM | 56.65% | First Quarter | -81.11 |
| 04 April 2028 | Tue | 02:44 PM | 03:38 AM | 67.96% | Waxing Gibbous | -76.3 |
| 05 April 2028 | Wed | 03:52 PM | 04:18 AM | 78.36% | Waxing Gibbous | -73.16 |
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