Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 11:33 AM
- Moonset 09:26 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 24.55%
Moon Times for Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Moonrise in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States today is at 11:33 AM and moonset is at 09:26 PM. The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 24.55 % illumination.
- Moonrise11:33 AM
- Moonset09:26 PM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Crescent
- Illumination24.55%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 12:33 PM
- Moonset 10:03 PM
- Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
- Illumination 33.23%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 15, 2026
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 24.55%
What does this mean?
A small crescent-shaped sliver of the Moon is visible, growing larger each day.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 33.23%
Illumination: 33.23%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 24.55%
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The moon is 24.55% 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.
11:33 AM
09:26 PM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
First Quarter
September 18, 2026
Full Moon
September 26, 2026
Last Quarter
October 3, 2026
New Moon
October 10, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
11:33 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 09:26 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
24.55%
The Waxing Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
24.55%
With 24.55% 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 Portsmouth, Virginia, United States today?
Moonrise in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States today is at 11:33 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States today?
Moonset in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States today is at 09:26 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States today?
The moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase with 24.55% illumination in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States today.
When is the next full moon in Portsmouth, Virginia, 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 Portsmouth, Virginia, United States?
With 24.55% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for January 2018
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 January 2018 | Mon | 04:56 PM | 06:36 AM | 98.83% | Waxing Gibbous | -108.07 |
| 02 January 2018 | Tue | 05:59 PM | 07:36 AM | 99.91% | Full Moon | 154.61 |
| 03 January 2018 | Wed | 07:06 PM | 08:29 AM | 98.21% | Waning Gibbous | 108.02 |
| 04 January 2018 | Thu | 08:13 PM | 09:17 AM | 93.87% | Waning Gibbous | 107.47 |
| 05 January 2018 | Fri | 09:20 PM | 09:59 AM | 87.22% | Waning Gibbous | 109.38 |
| 06 January 2018 | Sat | 10:25 PM | 10:37 AM | 78.73% | Waning Gibbous | 111.19 |
| 07 January 2018 | Sun | 11:29 PM | 11:13 AM | 69.00% | Waning Gibbous | 112.3 |
| 08 January 2018 | Mon | 12:00 AM | 11:46 AM | 58.60% | Last Quarter | 112.59 |
| 09 January 2018 | Tue | 12:30 AM | 12:19 PM | 48.09% | Last Quarter | 112.05 |
| 10 January 2018 | Wed | 01:30 AM | 12:53 PM | 37.95% | Waning Crescent | 110.75 |
| 11 January 2018 | Thu | 02:27 AM | 01:28 PM | 28.56% | Waning Crescent | 108.77 |
| 12 January 2018 | Fri | 03:24 AM | 02:04 PM | 20.21% | Waning Crescent | 106.22 |
| 13 January 2018 | Sat | 04:18 AM | 02:44 PM | 13.11% | Waning Crescent | 103.25 |
| 14 January 2018 | Sun | 05:10 AM | 03:27 PM | 7.43% | Waning Crescent | 100.12 |
| 15 January 2018 | Mon | 06:01 AM | 04:12 PM | 3.28% | Waning Crescent | 97.39 |
| 16 January 2018 | Tue | 06:48 AM | 05:02 PM | 0.78% | New Moon | 97.49 |
| 17 January 2018 | Wed | 07:33 AM | 05:55 PM | 0.02% | New Moon | -156.75 |
| 18 January 2018 | Thu | 08:13 AM | 06:50 PM | 1.08% | Waxing Crescent | -106.59 |
| 19 January 2018 | Fri | 08:51 AM | 07:50 PM | 3.99% | Waxing Crescent | -106.67 |
| 20 January 2018 | Sat | 09:24 AM | 08:48 PM | 8.77% | Waxing Crescent | -108.43 |
| 21 January 2018 | Sun | 09:59 AM | 09:49 PM | 15.35% | Waxing Crescent | -110.04 |
| 22 January 2018 | Mon | 10:31 AM | 10:50 PM | 23.58% | Waxing Crescent | -111.02 |
| 23 January 2018 | Tue | 11:05 AM | 11:54 PM | 33.19% | Waxing Crescent | -111.16 |
| 24 January 2018 | Wed | 11:39 AM | 12:00 AM | 43.83% | First Quarter | -110.31 |
| 25 January 2018 | Thu | 12:17 PM | 01:00 AM | 55.01% | First Quarter | -108.4 |
| 26 January 2018 | Fri | 12:59 PM | 02:07 AM | 66.14% | Waxing Gibbous | -105.42 |
| 27 January 2018 | Sat | 01:48 PM | 03:15 AM | 76.59% | Waxing Gibbous | -101.46 |
| 28 January 2018 | Sun | 02:43 PM | 04:21 AM | 85.72% | Waxing Gibbous | -96.75 |
| 29 January 2018 | Mon | 03:44 PM | 05:24 AM | 92.92% | Waxing Gibbous | -91.75 |
| 30 January 2018 | Tue | 04:49 PM | 06:20 AM | 97.74% | Waxing Gibbous | -87.31 |
| 31 January 2018 | Wed | 05:57 PM | 07:11 AM | 99.89% | Full Moon | -89.86 |
| 01 February 2018 | Thu | 07:05 PM | 07:55 AM | 99.29% | Full Moon | 107.49 |
| 02 February 2018 | Fri | 08:11 PM | 08:35 AM | 96.08% | Waning Gibbous | 108.38 |
| 03 February 2018 | Sat | 09:16 PM | 09:11 AM | 90.57% | Waning Gibbous | 109.76 |
| 04 February 2018 | Sun | 10:18 PM | 09:46 AM | 83.21% | Waning Gibbous | 110.36 |
| 05 February 2018 | Mon | 11:18 PM | 10:19 AM | 74.49% | Waning Gibbous | 110.05 |
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