Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:16 PM
- Moonset 02:55 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 86.35%
Moon Times for Cornelius, North Carolina, United States
Moonrise in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States today is at 05:16 PM and moonset is at 02:55 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 86.35 % illumination.
- Moonrise05:16 PM
- Moonset02:55 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination86.35%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:44 PM
- Moonset 03:56 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 92.41%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 22, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 86.35%
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: 92.41%
Illumination: 92.41%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 86.35%
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The moon is 86.35% 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.
05:16 PM
02:55 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 26, 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
05:16 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 02:55 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
86.35%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
86.35%
With 86.35% 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 Cornelius, North Carolina, United States today?
Moonrise in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States today is at 05:16 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States today?
Moonset in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States today is at 02:55 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 86.35% illumination in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Cornelius, North Carolina, 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 Cornelius, North Carolina, United States?
With 86.35% 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 | 05:52 PM | 07:29 AM | 99.48% | Full Moon | -52.1 |
| 02 February 2026 | Mon | 07:01 PM | 08:03 AM | 99.75% | Full Moon | 83.47 |
| 03 February 2026 | Tue | 08:06 PM | 08:32 AM | 97.60% | Waning Gibbous | 106.9 |
| 04 February 2026 | Wed | 09:09 PM | 08:58 AM | 93.32% | Waning Gibbous | 112.47 |
| 05 February 2026 | Thu | 10:09 PM | 09:23 AM | 87.24% | Waning Gibbous | 114.57 |
| 06 February 2026 | Fri | 11:09 PM | 09:46 AM | 79.77% | Waning Gibbous | 114.75 |
| 07 February 2026 | Sat | 12:00 AM | 10:11 AM | 71.31% | Waning Gibbous | 113.48 |
| 08 February 2026 | Sun | 12:08 AM | 10:38 AM | 62.24% | Waning Gibbous | 110.93 |
| 09 February 2026 | Mon | 01:08 AM | 11:09 AM | 52.88% | Last Quarter | 107.23 |
| 10 February 2026 | Tue | 02:07 AM | 11:45 AM | 43.53% | Last Quarter | 102.51 |
| 11 February 2026 | Wed | 03:05 AM | 12:28 PM | 34.44% | Waning Crescent | 96.93 |
| 12 February 2026 | Thu | 04:00 AM | 01:18 PM | 25.87% | Waning Crescent | 90.77 |
| 13 February 2026 | Fri | 04:49 AM | 02:13 PM | 18.05% | Waning Crescent | 84.38 |
| 14 February 2026 | Sat | 05:33 AM | 03:14 PM | 11.28% | Waning Crescent | 78.15 |
| 15 February 2026 | Sun | 06:12 AM | 04:17 PM | 5.83% | Waning Crescent | 72.39 |
| 16 February 2026 | Mon | 06:44 AM | 05:22 PM | 2.02% | Waning Crescent | 67.13 |
| 17 February 2026 | Tue | 07:13 AM | 06:36 PM | 0.15% | New Moon | 59.47 |
| 18 February 2026 | Wed | 07:41 AM | 07:30 PM | 0.47% | New Moon | -114.04 |
| 19 February 2026 | Thu | 08:08 AM | 08:38 PM | 3.14% | Waxing Crescent | -117.11 |
| 20 February 2026 | Fri | 08:35 AM | 09:46 PM | 8.20% | Waxing Crescent | -117.36 |
| 21 February 2026 | Sat | 09:05 AM | 10:57 PM | 15.51% | Waxing Crescent | -115.95 |
| 22 February 2026 | Sun | 09:38 AM | 12:00 AM | 24.77% | Waxing Crescent | -112.96 |
| 23 February 2026 | Mon | 10:18 AM | 12:10 AM | 35.50% | Waxing Crescent | -108.4 |
| 24 February 2026 | Tue | 11:07 AM | 01:25 AM | 47.10% | First Quarter | -102.38 |
| 25 February 2026 | Wed | 12:05 PM | 02:37 AM | 58.87% | First Quarter | -95.21 |
| 26 February 2026 | Thu | 01:12 PM | 03:43 AM | 70.11% | Waxing Gibbous | -87.5 |
| 27 February 2026 | Fri | 02:23 PM | 04:39 AM | 80.17% | Waxing Gibbous | -79.99 |
| 28 February 2026 | Sat | 03:36 PM | 05:25 AM | 88.49% | Waxing Gibbous | -73.32 |
| 01 March 2026 | Sun | 04:46 PM | 06:02 AM | 94.68% | Waxing Gibbous | -67.87 |
| 02 March 2026 | Mon | 05:53 PM | 06:33 AM | 98.53% | Waxing Gibbous | -63.54 |
| 03 March 2026 | Tue | 06:57 PM | 07:00 AM | 99.98% | Full Moon | -52.24 |
| 04 March 2026 | Wed | 07:58 PM | 07:26 AM | 99.14% | Full Moon | 117.45 |
| 05 March 2026 | Thu | 08:58 PM | 07:50 AM | 96.21% | Waning Gibbous | 117.99 |
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