Moon phase · United Kingdom

Moon phase today in London

Calculated for at 51.5074, -0.1278 using Europe/London.

Local date16 Sep
Wednesday, 2026
Europe/LondonApproximate horizon times
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Today's result

The moon phase in London today is Waxing Crescent. The visible disk is approximately 22% illuminated, with a lunar age of 4.6 days.

Waxing Crescent moon shape in London, 22% illuminated
Generated moon shape for London on Wed, 16 Sep 2026.
Moon shape today

Waxing Crescent

22% illuminated

The Moon is 4.6 days into its average 29.53-day cycle.

Moonrise1:18 PM
Moonset8:41 PM
Local date16 Sep 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
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7-day schedule for London

Every row is calculated independently for the local date and IANA time zone. Horizon values are estimates, not official observatory measurements.

7-day moon-phase schedule for London
Local dateMoon phaseIlluminationLunar ageMoonriseMoonset
Waxing Crescent22%4.6 days1:18 PM8:41 PM
Waxing Crescent32%5.6 days2:27 PM9:15 PM
First Quarter42%6.6 days3:27 PM10:01 PM
First Quarter52%7.6 days4:15 PM11:00 PM
Waxing Gibbous63%8.6 days4:50 PMNot visible today
Waxing Gibbous73%9.6 days5:16 PM12:08 AM
Waxing Gibbous82%10.6 days5:35 PM1:22 AM
How to read the data

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.

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Moon phase questions for London

What is the moon shape today in London?

The current moon shape is Waxing Crescent, approximately 22% illuminated.

How old is the Moon's current cycle today?

The calculated lunar age is 4.6 days in an average 29.53-day synodic cycle.

When does the Moon rise in London today?

Today's calculated moonrise is 1:18 PM; moonset is 8:41 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.

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Moon phase today in London: current shape and illumination
Moon phase today in London: current shape and illumination