Moon phase in Istanbul today
The Moon in Istanbul is Last Quarter today and 55% illuminated. Moonrise is 11:59 PM; moonset is 2:06 PM. View the moon shape and the next 7 days below.
Calculated for at 41.0082, 28.9784 using Europe/Istanbul.
At a glance
Last Quarter
55% illuminated
The Moon is 21.7 days into its average 29.53-day cycle.
7-day schedule for Istanbul
Every row is calculated independently for the local date and IANA time zone. Horizon values are estimates, not official observatory measurements.
| Local date | Moon phase | Illumination | Lunar age | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 55% | 21.7 days | 11:59 PM | 2:06 PM | |
| Last Quarter | 45% | 22.7 days | Not visible today | 2:37 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 34% | 23.7 days | 1:13 AM | 3:04 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 25% | 24.7 days | 2:24 AM | 3:27 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 16% | 25.7 days | 3:32 AM | 3:49 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 9% | 26.7 days | 4:38 AM | 4:11 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 4% | 27.7 days | 5:44 AM | 4:34 PM |
Location-based sky times
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset depend on latitude, longitude, date and local time-zone rules. Terrain, buildings, observer elevation and atmospheric refraction can move the visible horizon crossing by several minutes. Moon illumination and lunar age describe the phase at the calculated local date.
Moon phase questions for Istanbul
What is the moon shape today in Istanbul?
The current moon shape is Last Quarter, approximately 55% illuminated.
How old is the Moon's current cycle today?
The calculated lunar age is 21.7 days in an average 29.53-day synodic cycle.
When does the Moon rise in Istanbul today?
Today's calculated moonrise is 11:59 PM; moonset is 2:06 PM, both in local time.
Is the moon phase the same everywhere?
The physical lunar phase is essentially global at one instant, while the local calendar date, moonrise, moonset and viewing direction depend on location and time zone.
